Posts Tagged ‘wildlife’
Reclaiming the Garden
I was recently invited to redesign a back garden in Kirkland, WA. To the homeowners the main priority was a need for privacy from neighboring homes yet to me the biggest challenge was function. How would this couple use their new space and how would they get into it? Before – the challenges A…
Read MoreTop Perennials for Summer Pots
When I design container gardens nothing is safe! I explore everything from dwarf trees and slow growing shrubs to groundcovers, annuals and even houseplants (although I wait until night temperatures are stable at 55' or above for those). I also include a lot of perennials in my designs; both evergreen and herbaceous types as they…
Read MoreWater + Foliage = a Perfect Vignette
We all love the soothing sound of water, whether the rushing torrent of a waterfall or the gentle trickling from a fountain. It stills the soul, giving us permission to pause and enjoy the moment. Shallow birdbaths and fountains attract birds from hummingbirds to Western tanagers while butterflies can be seen 'puddling' in a simple…
Read MoreStock Up Your Garden Pantry
It's no use trying to make spaghetti sauce if you've run out of garlic and onions. You need to plan ahead and have what you need to hand. Gardening tends to be the same way. How often have you decided to plant your containers only to discover you don't have fertilizer? Or suddenly find a…
Read MoreDeer-Free Garden Dreams for 2014
It always amazes me that after just a few months respite from gardening I suddenly find myself dreaming of next seasons adventures. Moving the shrub that got too big for the front garden over to the back garden where it will have a bit more breathing room. Or making a list of new vegetables to…
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