I have a love/hate relationship with the end of the gardening season. I’m typically physically exhau ...
Fabulous Fall
Experts say autumn colors are related to weather conditions. Temperature and moisture are the bigges ...
Learning from the Experts
I recently had the opportunity to learn from some amazing horticulturists during an event at Chantic ...
Sticks and Stones
I’ve always loved garden accents, whether man-made or natural. Like the plants in someone’s garden, ...
Not Your Average Azalea
Most homeowners are familiar with Azaleas. Hybridized for hundreds of years, these plants burst into ...
A Better Barberry
When I first bought my house 24 years ago, I didn’t know much about plants. My parents were avid gar ...
The Chelsea Chop
It’s time for the Chelsea chop! What is that you ask? The Chelsea chop is a pruning technique that k ...
Ground Hugs
Using plants as living mulch helps to reduce weeds and is better for the environment (and your back) ...
Just Peachy
When I was studying Graphic Design at Arizona State University in the early 1980’s, I became familia ...
Planting for Nature
Doug Tallamy is a well-known advocate for native plants. In his book “Bringing Nature Home: How you ...