“Low-maintenance”” is a plant feature that is at the top of just about everyone’s wish list. Here is what you need to know about low-maintenance gardening.
Witch hazel should be on every gardener’s wish list. The flowers release a spicy scent when they bloom.
A personal tour of Hummelo, the Netherlands home and famed garden of designer Piet Oudolf, would be pretty near the top of any keen gardener’s wish list. B
Shop the above items & more with my affiliate links. The full list is at the bottom of the post: JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Ok you guys.. Not sure if you noticed, but I'm all of the sudden a plant lady. Like, one day I was making jokes about how much I suck at keeping plants alive & then the next I was passionate about growing all of the things & keeping my plants alive & happy. It was like a switch went off in me. Sometimes I think I like
This is a complete garden design guide. It includes must-know design basics and garden design ideas. Download a free workbook and learn how to design a garden.
5 plantes qui fleurissent en faisant waouh ! Voilà quelques espèces absolument merveilleuses, folles et bizarres. Regardez !
How many plants can you name with the letter R? If you're someone who doesn't know the names, here is a list to consider.
J’écris une série de blogues sur les plantes aux feuilles bizarres, des articles qui paraîtront de temps en temps au cours des mois à venir. Deux articles précédents ont déjà été publiés: vous pouvez les lire à Cinq plantes aux feuilles bizarres et Quatre autres plantes à feuilles bizarres. Je consacre davantage le blogue d’aujourd’hui […]
If you are getting a bit tired of looking at brown, frost-damaged shrubs and perennials, there's hope. Add Valentine bush for beautiful blooms in winter.
While earwigs do eat leaves and fruits from a long list of plants, they also consume small soft-bodied insects. But especially in rainy years, earwigs in the garden become so numerous that they turn up everywhere and eat things you wish they wouldn't...
From this title, “Traffic Stopping Kale,” you may be imagining a major traffic incident in Los Angeles or Santa Barbara where a truck loaded with kale turned over on the interstate. Then tons of drivers hit their brakes and start grazing right off of the roadway. No, that is not what I am implying at […]
Keeping a garden journal is the best way to ensure gardening successes year after year. It’s a great way to remember what happened in your garden last year and in previous years.
This plant grows in my parents front yard. Some research revealed that the common name is "Pig Squeak". Naming a plant for the noise ...
Cute, unique Pickle Plant - Adorable gherkin-shaped leaves. Learn how to care and propagate this fun plant. Perfect houseplant for full sun and partial sun.
Enjoy this free flower garden planner that you can print and use for keeping track of your seeds, plants, and gardening tasks this season.
Homegrown sweet and hot peppers top most gardeners' wish lists for the summer garden. Learn companion planting techniques that may protect your peppers from pests and boost your harvest.
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Colorful and shade are not to adjectives many people would think belong in the same sentence, but today I want to show you a front and back garden where the hom…
Do you want some perennials in your garden which bloom all year? You will definitely wish that. Year round blooming perennials produce year round flowers and beautify your garden. These specialized…
Plants are happiest when surrounded by leafy friends; here are our favorite companion plantings from the Sunset Western Garden Collection.
Pachysandra is a low-maintenance, evergreen groundcover that makes a beautiful addition to a garden. Shop online and get free shipping on orders over $129!
15 beautiful hanging baskets with complete plant lists for each! Best hanging basket plants for sun or shade, & tips on growing hanging plants & flowers.
These are the best perennial flowers for clay soil that thrive where others don't. Select from these native species, ornamental grasses, and more.
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Plants are happiest when surrounded by leafy friends; here are our favorite companion plantings from the Sunset Western Garden Collection.
Satin pothos (Scindapsus pictus) is an easy-to-grow, low-maintenance trailing houseplant with attractive variegated leaves.
If you garden in dry shade, you know how hard it can be to find tough plants. Through trial and error, I've discovered 10 plants that work in zone 5.
Whether you are a farmer, a suburban gardener or a city dweller, sunchokes should be a part of your life. With little or no inputs Helianthus tuberosus produces massive amounts of food and beautifu…
This guide profiles the prettiest varieties of salvia plants to grow in gardens. Learn about different salvia plants and their care details.
Enjoy this free flower garden planner that you can print and use for keeping track of your seeds, plants, and gardening tasks this season.
In this post we review care, propagation, and problems for the Crassula falacta (Propeller Plant). A stunning succulent that is on many collector's wish list. Crassula falcata (Propeller Plant) Crassula falcata also known as Propeller Plant is pronounced KRASS-oo-la or KRAS-soo-la Fal-KAY-tuh. This unique beauty has a striking appearance. Definitely the perfect contrast plant in
Take advantage of our landscaping and gardening expertise to realize your dream yard. We take the time to understand all the unique intricacies of YOUR planting space to craft the perfect garden design which includes: Clear, concise, and fully to-scale drawings of your yard that show you exactly what plants to purchase and where to place them for maximum visual impact. A full list of plants included in the the plan along with photos and care information. A uniquely tailored plan based on your climate, sun exposure, water/drainage factors, desired theme(s), experience with gardening, and more. Ongoing support and messaging to ensure success. No matter how small your planting space or unique your constraints, we can design a beautiful garden for you that will be easy to maintain and make maximum use of the space you have available. We also design landscapes and gardens for much larger spaces, and understand the different requirements faced by clients with different sized yards. Please see the other garden design listings on this shop for examples of different types of gardens we have designed and helped clients implement. The above images show small gardens that have been created using our designs. Note - Upon purchase you will receive a message from myself, seeking to guide you through the process so we can design your perfect garden. It is optional but highly recommended to take several photos of your yard/planting space to help us thoroughly analyze and visualize the layout of your new garden!
