Posts Tagged ‘shrubs’
What does deer-RESISTANT mean?
If you share your garden with deer, you'll be familiar with the term, and when shopping for plants have undoubtedly asked nursery staff for assistance in choosing things that are deer-resistant. Yet what does that really mean? Let's be clear: it does NOT mean deer-PROOF. With that out of the way let's dive a bit…
Read MoreDeer-Resistant Containers: Before & After
I thought you might like to see how some of my summer container designs have grown in. All three designs are planted in full sun, are deer resistant, and low maintenance. The "After" images are approximately 6-7 weeks after planting. They all had Osmocote added as a slow release fertilizer when first planted but have…
Read MoreRenovation of a Mature Border – Part 1
Is your whole garden a place of beauty where butterflies sip, birds sing and you love to linger? Or do you have an area of your garden that is "just what it is". You neither love it, nor hate it – you just haven't got around to thinking about it? I do. This is the…
Read MoreOver the Garden Wall
It's been a busy week as I've been hard at work on a special project for you! (More about that later…) Are you curious to see what's happening in your neighbor's garden? Do you sneak a peek while out walking the dog? Don't blush – we all do it! Well I know I'm rather off…
Read MoreSkinny Shrubs for Tight Spaces
When I realized that my post Skinny Conifers for Tight Spaces has been read over 40,000 times, it inspired me to create a free booklet for my newsletter subscribers; Top 10 Skinny Trees for Tight Spaces, which expanded that selection to include deciduous and flowering trees as well as conifers. That too has been well…
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