Light and Airy Flowers for a Naturalistic Garden
Light and airy flowers, which I fondly call ‘bobbers,’ are one of the key components of a naturalistic garden. Despite their varying shapes (balls, umbels,
Light and airy flowers, which I fondly call ‘bobbers,’ are one of the key components of a naturalistic garden. Despite their varying shapes (balls, umbels,
Visiting Seattle’s Kubota Garden is like taking a masterclass in the study of form and shape. Located in the middle of a quiet suburban neighborhood,
Pink flowers for the fall garden aren’t usually the colors gardeners think of, which is such a shame! When combined with fall’s traditional colors of
Designing a modified meadow in my new garden has been one of the most challenging yet most rewarding things I’ve ever created. Also known as
I love designing with ball-shaped flowers. Don’t get me wrong, I also adore spire-shaped flowers (click here if you missed that post!) However, there’s something about
When designing a garden, some of my favorite plants to include are those with spire-shaped flowers. Spire-shaped flowers are typically triangular, with a broader base
I love designing a window box for all four seasons. Not only because window boxes provide yet another opportunity to plant, but because they’re a
Today I’m sharing something I tried for the first time ever – how to refrigerate peony buds for months of blooms. The reason I thought
I originally wrote this post about transforming a side yard eight years ago. However, I’m re-writing this in honor of my friend who created this
I’ve been designing with ornamental grasses for decades and consider them an indispensable staple not only in my own garden but in those I design.
The concept of ‘proportion and scale’ in the garden can be tricky to get right, but when you do, you just know it. Well, that WASN’T
The surest way to create a wow-factor moment in your garden is to add height with flowering, towering plants. Not just a little height either