Late Summer Sizzle for the Garden
Who needs some late-summer sizzle in the garden right about now? August through September can be a tough time for the garden. Heck, it can
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Category: Summer Gardening
Adding Height with Flowering, Towering Plants
I can’t get enough of tall, flowering, towering plants, whether they’re perennials, grasses, or shrubs. In fact, when wandering through a nursery or reading a
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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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Fabulous Francoa – for the dry shade garden
Francoa ramosa is one of my favorite perennials for dry shade. I’ve had them grow equally happy in fairly deep shade to bright shade, requiring
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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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Euphorbia euphoria
Once the blistering heat of summer arrives (any day now!) my euphorbias will take center stage in the garden. Their heat-loving quality is just one
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Lavenders for all four seasons
Lavenders are one of my favorite low-water, low-maintenance perennials for my mild-climate, zone 9 garden. After designing gardens for 20 years now, I’d have to
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The Sacramento Historic Cemetery’s Native, Perennial, & Rose Gardens
I can’t believe it, but I’m coming up on the 2nd year anniversary since moving up north to Granite Bay from the Bay Area. During
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I’m a caladium convert
I’ll admit it – I’ve never given much thought to caladiums. But having trialed several this year (thanks to the generous folks at Classic Caladiums)
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Wave Hill
I’m bursting with excitement, as my daughter and I are returning to NYC tomorrow for a week of fun and garden-touring. For those of you
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The High Line Highlights
I spent a few weeks in New York City this summer, and am thrilled to have finally visited the High Line public garden. Ever since
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Mixing edibles with ornamentals
No longer relegated to the back of the garden, hidden away from sight, edibles are finally getting the respect they deserve. Whether mingling with showy
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