
Designing a Hellstrip
Designing a hellstrip is often an afterthought, something considered once the rest of the garden is complete, which is such a shame! When visually connected
Designing a hellstrip is often an afterthought, something considered once the rest of the garden is complete, which is such a shame! When visually connected
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,
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
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
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
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
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
Late winter is the perfect time to talk about adding four-season structure with trellises, tuteurs, and obelisks. Take a look outside, and you’re likely to
When designing the front entrance of a client’s new garden, I know I’ve succeeded in creating something special when: 1. I spy someone walking down
Transforming a sloping front garden is tricky for a variety of reasons: poor drainage and water run-off, soil erosion, and difficulty in maneuvering around, just
When designing gardens, I never forget to focus on what I call the 4 C’s: corners, cracks, crannies, and crevices. When looking at a garden,
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