Rustic Potting Benches in My Garden
I’m excited to share with you the rustic potting benches in my garden. While I should be outside this weekend pruning my roses, it’s cold,
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Designing with Ball-Shaped Flowers
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
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Spring Bulbs for Warm Climates
This time of year, I’m often asked what my favorite spring bulbs for warm climates are and how I incorporate them into my garden’s design.
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The High Line Garden in Autumn
Last November, my daughter and I took a spontaneous trip to New York to visit the High Line garden again – only this time in
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Freaky, Creepy Plants for Halloween
I love this time of year, especially Halloween. In the past, in honor of this holiday, I’ve written about my favorite black & orange plants, and
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Freeland & Sabrina Tanner’s Unforgettable Garden
I’m re-writing this post (originally written over 12 years ago!) to introduce my newer readers to the unforgettable garden of Freeland and Sabrina Tanner. After
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Designing with Spire-Shaped Flowers
When designing a garden, one of my favorite flower shapes to include is spires. Spire-shaped flowers are typically triangular, with a broader base that tapers
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One Window Box for Four Seasons
I love designing window boxes for all four seasons. Not only because window boxes provide yet another opportunity to plant, but because they’re a fantastic
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25 Heat-Loving, Deer-Resistant Perennials for HOT Summer Days
I’m regularly asked by other gardeners what my favorite heat-loving, deer-resistant perennials are, and what has survived year after year. Even though I’ve written
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Refrigerate Peony Buds for Months of Blooms
Before my mother moved last spring, we picked loads of her peonies to take with us. The photo, left, is just a small sampling of
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Saying Goodbye to Your Garden with Pressed Flowers
Saying goodbye to your garden is never easy. Never! I remember just a few years ago when I said goodbye to my garden of 30+
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Geraniums and Pelargoniums in My Garden
Geranium ‘Johnson’s Blue’ Geraniums and pelargoniums may look fragile and delicate, but they’re actually some of the hardest working plants in my garden. Why? They’re
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