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Most of us enjoy evergreen shrubs like boxwoods. Why? They hold steady throughout the year and provide a permanent framework to other plantings, which often disappear in the winter. Plus, they take well to shearing. So. why are your … [Read more]
Getting the scoop right on potting soil is important if you're looking to grow plants in containers! With a specific formulation of ingredients, which varies and (is proprietary in terms of exact percentages) from one brand to the next, potting … [Read more]
If you're feeling under or over whelmed with what to do to dress up, plant, or make sense of your small garden space, it's time to get your inspiration flowing. In this post, (Part 1) we give you 5 steps that will get your engine started. The idea is … [Read more]
The end of May/ early June is Sunset Magazine's annual Celebration Weekend. It takes place at their headquarters in Menlo Park, California. This year, Sunset Magazine's Celebration Weekend was a blast! Though we were only there for one day, the event … [Read more]
Thinking about real estate and the cost per square foot? Planting in wine barrels offers space for cheap. Though half wine barrels can be bought for as little as $25 each, you can expect to pay between $40 to $60, which is still reasonable … [Read more]
According to The Gardeners Guide to Global Warming, it’s predicted that as global temperatures rise, “We will see more infestations from both native and exotic pests, such as gypsy moths, bagworms and vine weevils.” OMG, what’s eating my plant? … [Read more]
Updated: April, 2023 I was introduced to the Galcon (originally made by Dig) irrigation timer about ten years ago. The battery operated timer I was replacing was now defunct. Ugh - something new, I thought, I wanted the timer I'm used to using. But, … [Read more]
As I mentioned in a previous post on annual rose pruning-- the rewards are INCREDIBLE and will showcase your efforts by putting out gorgeous roses on a more productive framework. http://youtu.be/_8b_-Ri7rQc Watch the video above to learn … [Read more]
If you’re into plant sciences, there’s a lot to know about botanical nomenclature. If you’re not, most of what you need is just an easy primer on botanical plant names which includes the genus, species, variety or cultivar. Plant family is … [Read more]
A few weeks ago, a client asked me what I thought were the best flowers for window boxes... And I've got to say, not every flowering plant is a good candidate for a window box. Think about how narrow and petite the typical window box is (often 8 … [Read more]