Perk things up this winter by adding some winter-interest plants, attracting birds, and creating colorful containers out of cut stems and evergreen boughs. That's my advice over at Landscaping Network, where I talk about some superstar plants and … [Continue reading]
This post might get a little ugly. Scratch that. It's definitely getting ugly. Today, I've got a quick round up of some of the worst offenders I've seen in professionally installed landscapes. Roving bamboo, landscape fabric stifling tree trunks, … [Continue reading]
I have a weakness for all the trend reports that come out at the start of each new year. While I have my own ideas about what's going to be hot, I love to pore over these reports and alternately nod my head or think (hope!) the writer is … [Continue reading]
Succulents! Forget the "Year of the Protestor", 2011 was the Year of the Succulent. From green roofs to succulent spheres, these low-maintenance, year-round plants have been everywhere. With Debra Lee Baldwin's classy instruction in her books, we've … [Continue reading]
I have mixed feelings about the Perennial Plant Association's plant pick of 2012. I mean, I love it and all. Jack Frost Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost') is one of those shade plants that seems to thrive wherever you stick it, looks … [Continue reading]
Pantone's just released their top pick for 2012 color of the year - Tangerine Tango - so given the Garden Designers Roundtable topic for the month is deer - it seemed a perfect excuse to talk about Bright! Orange! Plants! for the deer-resistant … [Continue reading]
Today, I'm totally excited to get to announce that I'm one of the eight new Proven Winners Garden Gurus! I'll get to have a sneak peek at some of the latest Proven Winners plants (and share photos of them in action), as well as write an article each … [Continue reading]
Last week, I gave a few gift ideas for all you DIY types, and since then, I've seen more and more inspiration for fun crafts to do as Christmas or holiday gifts, or just for yourself for the heck of it. Starting us off, Debra Lee Baldwin over at … [Continue reading]
Us pro gardeners are pretty tough. Even so, every year I'm surprised at just how cold winter is. When you go out at 9 am to get a spot of pruning in, and find your breath catching in the cold, you start to appreciate all the little design elements in … [Continue reading]
I'm always on the lookout for really special gift ideas for gardeners, because we sure get stuck with a lot of decorative-but-mostly-useless trowels (I mean, does anyone even use trowels anymore? I'm a hori-hori girl myself!). So when Easy Canvas … [Continue reading]
***Timber Press is holding a giveaway for the new Dirr book! Details below.*** The internet has removed the need for so many types of book. Between the online nursery descriptions and search engine image searches, you can find basic information on … [Continue reading]