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The scale of this tree is perfect for a small garden and here it is growing as a street tree, facing south, receiving the full sun it loves! Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet' is a round headed deciduous tree. … [Read more]
Here's an incredibly gorgeous and useful ground cover that when in flower will definitely make your friends and neighbors jealous! Crassula multicava belongs on a short list of 'the best succulents to use,' especially where other sun-loving ground … [Read more]
Reminding me of high school geometry - planters typically come in many geometric shapes. Square pots, rectangular planters, round... These are the most common. So when I drove by this uniquely shaped geometric planter, I parked - and paid this … [Read more]
If you're like a lot of people... you know the Aloe plant as an indoor plant growing on window sills - a small, cute succulent. Best known of all is the Aloe vera plant, trusted for its healing properties for sunburn, bites, minor cuts and skin … [Read more]
Plant combinations can be evocative! And for me, this small front garden had me thinking about a scene in nature right away. Here in California it was a grassy meadow with an oak tree (see photo below.) But I was also excited by the 2-plant … [Read more]
For a bright show of color in spring few plants can beat these California natives - with the electric blues of Ceanothus or California lilac; or the bright orange of the state's flower: Eschscholzia californica or California poppy. There are so … [Read more]
April showers bring May flowers and also flowering cherry trees. The impact of this flowering tree is strong, and so is the association - just think of all the cherry blossom festivals around the world - and in Japan, tracking the timing (when the … [Read more]
When done right Red heats up like no other color in the garden. This fiery color, has the ability to move your eye towards it, and in a small garden setting this is especially powerful. HOW DOES THE COLOR RED AFFECTS YOU PHYSICALLY? 1. It … [Read more]
SPRING is showtime for the flowering cherry trees. These trees have a powerful impact on people when they're in bloom - more so than I've seen with any flowering tree! Last week I had to wait my turn to get some "one on one time" (and some photos … [Read more]
Recently, I went to a "talk" about the use of rain barrels and rainwater harvesting. I think the number mentioned - that really hit home - was a reminder that only 2% of the earth's water is fresh, and 1/2 of that, is frozen. When it rains on … [Read more]