I realized recently that many people (even those that like to garden) view gardening as a chore at times and not something wonderful. Though it can be very physical work (a bonus for getting in amazing shape), it can also be very zen, no matter what part of it you are doing. First, here’s the chore thing, and what not to do: Don’t look at gardening as a to do list item…
Ugly Dry Front Lawn? Here’s What Could Be!
There are way too many front lawns in arid climates! A recent road trip to Los Angeles and surrounding areas (quintessential arid); and, an earlier spring trip to San Diego really brought that point home to me.
Plant Spotlight: Carrot Family Umbels, Cut Flowers & Queen Anne’s Lace
A flower that looks like an Umbrella…really? Yup. If you’ve passed these by before, these cool flat flower heads make excellent cut flowers and last quite a long time in a vase. The umbel flower to the left is the very delicate looking Queen Anne’s Lace. I really love the way it looks all by itself in a vase.
Case Study: Drawn to Blue Flowers in the Garden But Seeing More than Blue!
You see the mix of color swatches? I was going to use this photo again, down below where I could make it bigger, but I think you’ll get the idea. What I’m writing about here is that sometimes something catches our eye. In my case, just walking past this particular front garden left me thinking about blue flowers and the color blue.
Road Trip: A Unique Modern Garden in Los Angeles
Ever heard of a G ART EN? Me neither; I just made it up. But, if there was ever a modern garden that blended art & plants to create one, I found it in Beverly Hills, and it blew me away!
Video: Succulent Plant Pairing that Stinks!
If you’re thinking about cool plants to pair with your succulents, always remember to match what conditions they love and need, with plants liking and needing similar conditions, (eg: sun, excellent drainage, low water…) Watch this 1 minute video…
Indoor Plants: How Banana Republic Nailed It!
Now, before I begin a short, mostly photo chat about Banana Republic, I want you to know that I’m not affiliated with this brand. It’s true that I did sell clothes at this flagship Grant Avenue, San Francisco store (eons ago) for about a year, but that was before I got into a life of plants, gardens and outdoor living. Anyway, here’s what I’m thinking they did right.
Did You Say Orange in the Garden?
Some like it hot, some like it spicy. So today, let’s get inspired by the color orange. If you like orange, and want to add some punch to a container or the garden, here is a small selection…
17 Things Life Has Taught Me this Spring
This sign makes me laugh. I do think it’s true and a good thing to slow down; but sometimes, it’s just annoying for something like a sign to say, “hey, slow down.” Especially when you’re rushing around and you don’t want to shift into a slower gear.
Find Out which Pretty Spring Flowering Bulb is Invasive!
W is for Watsonia. I absolutely love this spring blooming bulb. But it has some bad habits. Not all of them. Not all Watsonias. But there is one that can act like the black sheep in the family, and run amok and run crazy.
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