Posts Tagged ‘shrubs’
New Easy Care Shrubs for 2015
Gardening in deer-prone country is so frustrating. As a designer I envision grand plant and color combinations in my mind – only to struggle to then find deer resistant plants that fulfill those criteria of shape, color and form. As a result I feel as though I'm working with a very limited plant palette at…
Read MorePeace in the Garden
As the Christmas decorations get put away for another year the house can seem a little bare. We've got used to the shiny glass baubles, the festive mantle and those special ornaments that we look forward to displaying each holiday. After a few days, however, I find myself enjoying the less flamboyant decor, the quieter colors and the uncluttered surfaces.…
Read MoreIt's All a Load of MOO POO
Here's how to get healthier houseplants, happier veggies, abundant container gardens and a jump start on seed sowing; it all comes down to Moo Poo tea by Haven Brand products. What is it? You know all the slippery yucky stuff in the cow fields that you try hard to avoid stepping in? There you go…
Read MoreFocal Points & Vignettes Using Containers
Whether your container is left empty as a sculptural element or abundantly planted with a colorful assortment of trees, shrubs perennials and annuals, it is unlikely to be seen in isolation. Often they are placed On a patio Within a garden border Adjacent to a path Look around and behind your container – what do…
Read MoreSunshine in the Shade
Shady gardens can be a challenge. When viewed up close one can appreciate the subtle details of a fern or primrose but plants need to have major dazzle factor to be visible from a distance. The shadiest part of our garden is visible from our front window and is approximately 150' away. The first year…
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