Gardening under oaks and learning to love dry-shade plants go hand-in-hand. Sensitive to summer irrigation, fertilizers, and root disturbance means creating a garden near an
Side yard makeovers are some of the most popular posts on my blog, and for good reason. (you can see why here and here)! First,
It’s been pouring rain for days now, which is the perfect time to talk about creating a rain garden. Even though many plants are still
As I wrote about in my last post, time is a critical element in the garden. When planting a new garden, it’s understandable to want your plants to hurry
Happy New Year, Everyone! Being the first day of a new year (of a new decade, no less!), I feel it’s the perfect time to
I’ve spent the past two years working in my new garden. And by working, I mean killing myself trying to fix one awkward space after
Gardening on steep slopes is problematic at best. Ever try and plant, prune, or deadhead on a steep hill? NOT fun. I should know. I’ve
A few weeks ago, Johanna Silver (Sunset Magazine’s Garden Editor) reached out and asked if I would be interested in designing a garden for a
Today I want to share with a darling jewel-box courtyard (that’s wheelchair friendly, too!) Three years ago our local newspaper ran a story on our
Here we are at the end of May and I’m happy to share with you the final phase of my front garden re-do! As you
Phew – I’ve been busy! As promised a few weeks ago, here’s the next phase of my front lawn-removal project. After deciding on the materials
It’s a new year and with it comes the oh-so-familiar new year’s resolutions. And while I rarely keep the ones I make, this is a resolution that’s long overdue
