Who says that gardening starts to wind down in the fall? Probably not a gardener. Fall is a great time to start getting your yard ready for spring again. Yes, Halloween isn’t even here and plans are being laid for … Continued
The heat of summer is starting to cool. Not only do we take notice but plants do too. The sunny days and cool evenings will trigger that beautiful metamorphosis from green summer leaves to the fiery colors of fall. Gorgeous … Continued
Each gardener has his own tastes. You might like to mix your tomatoes and your marigolds or you may prefer to keep your neat rows of vegetables far from your manicured beds of perennials. Gardens are your landscapes and your … Continued
When you have interesting plants you want to show them off with plant labels. Succulents have such graceful shapes and such rosy colors on their edges, they add unique texture to your landscape. While some plants only look good growing … Continued
Are you terrible with names. Maybe you can remember a face, but not a name. For some people, the same goes with plants. “Wait…is that catmint or catnip? I know that one there—it loves the sun and blooms in early … Continued
There are long lists of factors to consider when designing a garden. You must often consider the natural outdoor elements including sunlight, moisture and soil type, but consider your indoor elements, too. How nice to have a room with a … Continued
Creating unity in your garden with clusters of the same plants spread throughout the yard is a common way to design garden spaces. While groupings of the same species can create a nice relaxing repetition, rhythm and simplicity in your … Continued
Diversity is a good thing—so why not mix your edible garden with your ornamental garden? Tucking marigolds next to tomato plants and growing green beans on the fence line behind the petunias uses your garden space well and adds a … Continued
Whether you are just digging the spade into your yard for the first time or you are transplanting some perennials around the yard, you are probably thinking about garden design. What plants will you use? How many of each will … Continued
A walk in the woods looking for wildflowers might uncover more than spring and summer blossoms—it might uncover an old homestead. A row of irises blooming rather uniformly in the woods could indicate that an old wall used to be … Continued
