Posts Tagged ‘container design’
A Garden Wedding; bouquets of love
I can barely put a bunch of flowers in a vase let alone make a boutonniere or bouquet so to say I was nervous about doing the flowers for our daughters wedding was an understatement! Thankfully friends came through and showered us with love, flowers and foliage – you can read about all the wonderful…
Read MoreExciting New Plants for 2014!
Yes you read that correctly – these are new introductions to watch out for next year. As a garden writer I have the opportunity to test plants in my own garden and containers before they are released to the retail nurseries. I suspect passing quality control at the grower's greenhouses may actually be easier than…
Read MoreSavor the Sunlight
I'm busy – always busy – and yes, too busy. When I hesitate to slow down long enough to savor the last few moments of evening sun before it dips behind the trees, then I have lost sight of why I have a garden. I didn't create a garden to have something else to do…
Read MoreDeckscaping – are you ready for summer?
It’s that time of year when we can finally switch fleece for flip-flops (except in Seattle where the combination is de rigeur for most of the year). Meals can be enjoyed outside, entertaining is easier and life generally seems more relaxed. But is your patio up to the task? I am often asked for help…
Read MoreBright Pots for Dark Places
Occasionally a container planting scenario tries to get the better of me. Most sunny or shady areas are straightforward. If an area gets all day sun, just afternoon sun or a total of 6 or more hours of direct sun then I select sun loving plants . Less than six hours of direct light…
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