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Magnolias and flowering plums steel the show in February and March. These early blooming trees can easily be the envy of your neighbors. What are we looking at exactly? Some of the show stoppers featured in this post are flowering plums, saucer … [Read more]
If you live in Northern California, like me, or another mild or Mediterranean climate, you can get the year going (in winter) with purple flowering vines and enjoy more blooms EVERY seasons to come. … [Read more]
Your garden space, what is it really? Is it a place to entertain? A quiet spot to read, or for reflection? How about - a place to get physical with hands dirty, while you feed your soul and your creativity? So, if you enjoy working on your garden, … [Read more]
Oh no not again. It's that time of summer when my horticultural leanings get swayed towards a favorite plant, and for the week of July 4th, it's lavender. Are you a lavender-lover too? It's definitely a perennial/shrub/herb to get behind, … [Read more]
Creeping fig vine (Ficus pumila) is one of my favorite evergreen vines and a useful plant choice for so many situations. In this case, take a look at the two photos where creeping fig grows along brick stairs; it's a nice detail where plant and … [Read more]
Where garden space is limited but appetite is not, one clever idea is to consider a space saving techniques like espalier. What does it mean to espalier you ask? Definition: (verb) To train a tree or shrub to grow flat against a wall. Believe it or … [Read more]
I wanted to show you a few photos taken within the past year that are good examples of how combining plants with home architecture can reap lovely rewards. Sometimes, and in a small front garden, the dominant focal point may be simply a flowering … [Read more]
Do you have a dog whose constantly sniffing everything? I do. My dog's sense of smell has gone through the roof! But here's the thing, we are not canines but we still go crazy for good smells. I highly recommend planting fragrant plants in your … [Read more]
Spurge, otherwise known as Euphorbia, is that cool plant you can have just one, or you can get the bug and try out several species. The ones on "Spotlight" here are some of the most popular shrub and ground cover types readily available to buy. As … [Read more]
There is something so lovely about a hillside garden that emulates the natural scene so much so that it provides tranquility and beauty in all seasons, and absolute vibrancy when flowers peak to create sweeps of color. Late winter might not seem … [Read more]