Planting Design

There comes a time in the life of most homeowners when the question comes up of what to plant along a property line or fence. Maybe you’re ready to plan …

Suppose you’re well on your way to creating a garden oasis with blooming flowers, pollinator-friendly groundcover, and hardy vegetables. In that case, you may have a sturdy Oak or swaying …

As summer is winding down, I’m once again thinking about container gardening. With a steady supply of flowers, berries, herbs and tomatoes throughout the summer months, I must admit I …

I have a confession to make. I’ve been procrastinating on working on my very small front garden for the past three summers.  Here is what my shallow garden looks like.  …

I walk outside into my garden, in the dappled light that’s still lingering past 10 PM. It’s a few days past midsummer; my work day is long over, but the …

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a gardener in possession of a balcony must be in need of a container arrangement. Or at least this has been my truth …

As an introverted writer, I’m really fun at parties. As soon as new acquaintances find out that plants and gardening are how I spend my work days as well as …

After a flurry of starting seeds, transplanting perennials and planting summer bulbs, I’m now turning my attention to creating a couple of container displays.  The last of the spring bulbs …

Ever since its release in 1988, the children’s book Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert has been one of the favorite means for green-thumbed parents to instill a love of …

Create extravagantly lush shady spaces with climbing plants and flowering vines. It is the season for lounging in the shade! Increase your relief by growing shade-loving climbers and blooming vines. …

It’s been sixteen years since Heather Jo Flores published the book Food Not Lawns, and the #nolawn revolution is picking up pace faster than you can say “No Mow May.”  …

Do you have a delightful dream of slipping away a sunny afternoon in your very own rose room? It is easier than you may think to surround yourself with a …

There is nothing better than walking into your garden and seeing bright yellow blooms displayed across the landscape. Yellow flowers are akin to looking at sunlight in a garden as …

Imagine stepping outside into your garden on a mellow summer morning and finding yourself engulfed in a sea of color while waves of fragrance tickle your senses. The gentle breeze …

Gardening is like a science, and you need to know which plants will work best in full sun, partial sun/shade, and full shade. If you are looking for plants in …

Shade in the garden is either a gift to be savored or a dark damp gardener’s challenge. Fortunately, shrubs that don’t mind the shade will grant any shaded garden treasured …

Despite winter being a favorite time of year for many, the doom and gloom of it all can be quite depressing. Many plants struggle to do well or simply just …

There’s no doubt about it – black flowers add a touch of dramatic intensity to any landscape. They add a new meaning to the phrase ‘black goes with anything’. Truly …

Perennials that thrive in the shade will brighten and lighten the dark and dreary side of the backyard. Shades of Green Shade-loving perennials may not bloom as abundantly as the …

The blooming season may have passed its zenith, but fall hanging baskets are all about rich tones, contrasting textures, and long-lasting durability. Elevate the Fall Celebrations All the advantages of …

The beautiful pots and containers of fall create a tribute to this exceptionally special time of year. In fall, we reminisce about the glorious successes of gorgeous backyard blooms of …

There are so many great reasons to create exceptional curb appeal at the front door. Striving to be the envy of the neighborhood? Or are you envisioning a more welcoming …

Whether you’re looking to line a pathway or finish a newly planted flower bed, border plants are the ideal solution to round off any garden design. Tall or short, sprawling …

Foundation plants have many functions. Possibly the most important is their ability to create an enticing, welcoming feeling in front of and surrounding a house. They add beauty, soften hard …