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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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. The reason I thought
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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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Lupine Meadow at Lake Tahoe
Every few years, when the conditions are just right, this meadow is filled with thousands and thousands of lupines. I just so happened to be
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Adding Height with Flowering, Towering Plants
The surest way to create a wow-factor moment in your garden is to add height with flowering, towering plants. Not just a little height either
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A Flower’s Power
I had both the world’s worst and the world’s best manicure yesterday. For my birthday, my husband gave me an indulgent day at the spa gift certificate, complete with
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Flowering Quince & Pipevine Swallowtails
It’s almost spring and there’s lots happening in the garden right now, but I have to say the flowering quince and pipevine swallowtails are stealing
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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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Four Seasons of Salvias
Yes, you read that right – I have FOUR seasons of salvias in my garden. Now keep in mind, I live in a temperate zone-9
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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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Foxtail Lily Frenzy
I’d like to introduce you to my new obsession – Foxtail Lilies (eremurus ‘Oase’) I’ve wanted to write about these for months, ever since I
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