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How to Brighten Up a Partially Shady Garden Area

When I visited this site for the first time, I was fascinated by its proximity to nature. You would see a seaside bay through the strip of...

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An Early Flowering Evergreen - Oregon Grape Holly

Evergreens are valuable in the garden. Especially the ones that flower. However, there are only so many that you can use in the colder climate. One...

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Colorful Garden Structures: A Look at the Red Garden

When it comes to garden design, we often focus on the plants and flowers that make up the garden. But what about the structures that form the...

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Making the Most of Your Garden in the Winter Months

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?...

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Boost for the Next Gardening Season: Look Back to Move Forward

It's cold outside, and your garden is hibernating under snow. You long for all things green - the thriving plants and the burst of growth.

It's so...

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3 Things that Affect Your Garden's Color Scheme

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...

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My 3 Rules of Thumb When Planning with Spring Bulbs

Spring bulbs can prolong the flowering season profoundly. However, it takes some planning to make it successful. Here are three rules of thumb...

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These Bee-friendly Planting Combinations Bloom From Spring To Fall

This summer, I learned about BBM.

But what does the BBM mean? I'm glad you asked. It's an abbreviation for a bumblebee mile. Did you know that a...

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What You REALLY Need Before Planning Your Flowerbed

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?...

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A Dark-colored Fence As A Backdrop For A Flowerbed

You might think that a dark wooden wall along the borderline of a small garden might feel restricting and make the backyard feel smaller,...

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3 Ways to Use Evergreens to Boost Your Garden All Year Round

Do you have evergreens in your garden? Either needle or broadleaf evergreen?

If your garden looks less than inspiring in winter, you might be...

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How To Rebloom Your Amaryllis Bulbs

Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) is a glorious plant to gift and receive, and it brings the joy of Christmas to both the giver and the recipient.

The...

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