Euphorbia Euphoria
In early spring, it’s safe to say I’m in a state of ‘euphorbia euphoria.’ Clusters of otherworldly chartreuse flowers hover above many other perennials just
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Category: Deer Resistant Plants
Refrigerate Peony Buds for Months of Blooms
Today I’m sharing something I tried for the first time ever – how to refrigerate peony buds for months of blooms. And, as a bonus,
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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,
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Pink Flowers for the Fall Garden
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
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Wake Up Your Late Summer Garden
I can relate to this woman – swap out her lush green hillside with California’s crispy brown hills, and the picture would be complete.
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An Elderflower Cordial from my Elderberry Tree
Today I’m sharing a delicious elderflower cordial recipe, compliments of my elderberry tree. But first, a little info about this magnificent native plant that I
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Designing a Modified Meadow
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
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Grevilleas for a Drought-Tolerant, Deer-Resistant Garden
Why do I love grevilleas for drought-tolerant, deer-resistant gardens? Let me count the ways: 1. They take 100-degree days in the full sun like a
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Planting Around Tree Roots
Planting around tree roots (especially when they’re giant and growing above the ground!) is one of the questions frustrated homeowners often ask me. Gardeners
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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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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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Geraniums and Pelargoniums in My Garden
Geraniums and pelargoniums may look fragile and delicate, but they’re actually some of the hardest working plants in my garden. Why? They’re ignored by browsing
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