Non-Stop Gardening Tips & Inspiration
For a semi-arid touch we visited Sedona, Arizona. The plant palette going from Phoenix to Sedona included desert and high desert natives and was a good representation of iconic desert flora.
I found myself back from the trip looking at my Arizona photos because such nice memories before turbulence (Coronavirus + personal stuff) helps me feel better and is a HEALTHY ESCAPE.
Why? The beautiful images brings me back to this beautiful landscape.
We’re just back from a week-long trip to Sedona, Arizona where arresting views of red rock canyons is a feast for the eyes and provides an incredible and unique backdrop for home owners. (Lots of photos below!!!)
If you haven’t been to Sedona, this high desert paradise is a 2-hour drive from Phoenix (an easy flight from San Francisco and many places); and a 2-hour drive to the Grand Canyon, which makes it a wonderful place for you to visit. [Read more]
Did you catch the Oscars last weekend?
I did – and it got me thinking about the Blockbuster Oscar worthy plants for the February garden.
With Valentine’s day almost here, mid-February is an excellent time to consider what Oscar worthy plants you might enjoy living in your garden (or container).
In this short post – sit back, relax while viewing some Oscar Worthy Plants. Categories include: trees, shrubs, vines, perennials and succulents. [Read more]
If you’re looking for some trailing plant choices to add greenery – maybe even a splash of flower color to your wall, here are 7 excellent options! These evergreen options will give all season coverage, providing interest, character and clothing even on the bleakest winter days!
Of course, there are plenty more trailing options than these (and that means more posts on this topic), but for now, here is a short post with several lovelies for you to consider. Enjoy! [Read more]
If you’re looking for a tree that captures the weeping habit of the infamous weeping willow (Salix babylonica) but without some of the headaches, including invasive roots and high water needs, consider the Mayten tree!
The Mayten tree (Maytenus boaria) is an excellent substitute. Water needs are regular to moderate, plus the tree is evergreen and its roots aren’t invasive requiring sewer pipe fixes. 🙂 [Read more]
Anemone x hybrida ‘Honerine Jobert’
A u t u m n is so SPECIAL.
The light changes drastically from summer, the waning daylight hours, leaves changing color, flowers peaking and fading, leaves under feet. Preparation in nature for winter months is all around us. I don’t like to miss a minute of this season. Truth be told, I tend to do okay with less daylight for a few months. I enjoy early to bed early to rise. Below are photos with plants enjoying the season! [Read more]
A wonderful 2.5 acre garden worth visiting in Palo Alto, CA is The Gamble historic Garden. A free, self guided tour takes about an hour and there are benches and many places to sit and enjoy the day if you have the time. You can also head inside the … [Read more]
We have a "Flower Season" series in the works... This one, though, is a topic for you if you love flowers and want to see more color in your garden in winter! In this winter focused post, I've included around 16 winter blooming photos, mostly … [Read more]
We're just back from a short trip to Lake Tahoe and wanted to share a tree that is clearly one town along the Lake's favorite. The town is Incline Village- the tree - Laburnum watereri 'Vossii'. No words do justice to the visual impact of the … [Read more]
Architectural plants with interesting texture for your garden? "Restios?" Hmmm. What's a restio? If you've never heard of them, you're not alone! But like recent posts, if you're looking for new plants to know for garden/planting design, then … [Read more]