
Pre-chill Tulips for Mild Climate Gardens
Growing tulips in warm climates can certainly be done; it just takes a little extra work in the form of pre-chilling the bulbs (but boy,
Growing tulips in warm climates can certainly be done; it just takes a little extra work in the form of pre-chilling the bulbs (but boy,
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.
Here it is – the ultimate guide to creating a lawn-free garden! Over the past several years, I’ve written a lot about creating a lawn-free
Every few years, when the conditions are just right, this meadow is filled with thousands and thousands of lupines. I just so happened to be
My friend, Baylor Chapman, is one of those people who have chlorophyll running through their veins. She’s not only the founder of Lila B. Design,
When talking with a new client, landscaping for privacy is at the top of most people’s wish list. Whether the need is to screen neighbors
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
Having designed gardens throughout California for decades, I want to share with you my top 30 native plants for the garden. These are native plants
I had both the world’s worst and the world’s best manicure yesterday. For my birthday, my husband gave me an indulgent day at the spa gift certificate, complete with
It’s almost spring and there’s lots happening in the garden right now, but I have to say the flowering quince and pipevine swallowtails are stealing
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