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Why Your Woodland Edge Looks So Abrupt And What’s Missing

Every garden has boundaries.

Those boundaries define your property, and as a garden designer, I have to respect them. But the landscape itself doesn’...

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Field Notes #1: A brilliant insight, a woodland edge, and a question for you

In this first episode, I share a client’s brilliant insight that changed how she saw her garden—without planting a plant. I also touch on woodland edg...

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How to Prevent Garden Overrun in a Woodland Edge Garden

A woodland edge garden can feel soft and beautiful, but it often comes with one big worry: what happens when the forest starts creeping into your pl...

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Deer Are Just Creatures of Habit (Just Like Us)

I hadn’t seen a single deer in our garden for 25 years.

And then, just when winter was turning to spring —there they were. A small group of roe deer,...

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Beyond Food: Small Tweaks for a Wildlife-Friendly Garden

At the very end of our curving stepping stone path, near a planting area filled with soft cranesbills and swaying grasses, we placed a simple large te...

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Grow for Wildlife: Best Plants for Bees & Butterflies

Do you dream of a yard that hums with bees, fills with birdsong, and sways with ornamental grasses? You might think the best way to welcome wildlife i...

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Creating a Bumblebee Garden: Enhancing Your Garden's Buzz and Beauty

Imagine walking through your garden, the air filled with the gentle hum of bumblebees busily collecting nectar. Your flowers are vibrant and healthy, ...

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Sourcing Materials - Where to Get Enough Used Concrete Slabs?

In the world of landscaping and DIY projects, the possibilities are endless. Building retaining walls using reclaimed concrete slabs not only adds a u...

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How to Creatively Utilize Different-Sized Old Slabs for Stunning Retaining Walls

Repurposing old materials can be a fantastic option if you want to give your garden a fresh makeover while being eco-conscious. One intriguing approac...

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How to Reuse Old Concrete Slabs to Build Retaining Walls

One way to build a sustainable garden is to recycle materials as much as possible.

You might already have a pile of old concrete slabs in your yard, ...

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