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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Replacing a Pool with a Garden
Over the years, more and more people have asked me for help with replacing a pool with a garden. Maybe it’s because of California’s
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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 and Sabrina Tanner’s Garden
Welcome to Freeland and Sabrina Tanner’s garden! I’m re-writing this post (originally written over 12 years ago!) to introduce newer readers to my favorite garden
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One Window Box for Four Seasons
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
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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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Pre-chill Tulips for Mild Climate Gardens
Growing tulips in warmer climates can certainly be done; it just takes a little extra work in the form of pre-chilling the bulbs (but boy,
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Designing with Ornamental Grasses
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.
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Rosemary in the Garden
A designer once told me she never plants rosemary in her garden because it’s too common. Huh?
Of course, everyone has a right to
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Gardening Under Oaks: Learning to Love Dry-Shade Plants
Gardening under oak trees is tricky, to say the least. Sensitive to summer irrigation, fertilizers, and root disturbance means creating a garden near an oak
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Ornamental Oxalis in the Garden
I love oxalis in my garden! Before you all think I’ve lost my mind, I’m not talking about the horribly invasive oxalis weed that threatens
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5 Ways to Design with Containers
I’ve yet to see a garden that doesn’t have at least a few planted containers included in its design. Whether artfully placed near the front
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