As the winter months set in, our gardens often feel subdued and lack the vibrant colors of spring and summer.

However, there's a creative and...

Are you facing a struggle like Barb is in her garden? The desire to create a lush perennial oasis in the same spot where you've planted...

Trees are a serious issue, so to speak. I don’t take placing a tree light-heartedly as it takes trees many years, often decades, to mature...

Sunshine is a wonderful thing! Unfortunately, I can’t take very much of it without sunburn. That’s one of the reasons why I always...

Garden owners have two critical moments in their life regarding color in their planting areas.

They happen when:

1. you start planning a new...

In the previous blog post we wrote lists to look back, learn and prepare for the new growing season.(Did you finish the exercises we did last week?...

The winter gives us a fantastic opportunity to think about the colors in our garden. White snow or a neutral palette of dark soil and brown...

The garden view might be serenely peaceful, but I'm busy in my office like a squirrel preparing for winter.

I have been measuring, photographing,...

It was a still, grey day. The clouds were hanging low, water dripped from the eaves, and fog lingered around us. The grounds were empty, almost...

They often say, 'the yard renovation is challenging to start and easy to postpone,' and I fully understand. If you don't have a clear vision and...

Where would you start if you had two rectangular planting areas over 1000 square feet / 100 square meters in total to fill with perennial flowers?...

Harmony is a compelling concept whether you're designing your home or backyard.

It's so easy to sense whether the space feels harmonious or not. ...