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Garden Design Step 8: Choosing Plants That Work Together

Garden Design Step 8: Choosing Plants That Work...

After 7 steps in the design process we finally get to plant selection! This is often the fun part of a garden plan but can be overwhelming for new gardeners....

Garden Design Step 8: Choosing Plants That Work...

After 7 steps in the design process we finally get to plant selection! This is often the fun part of a garden plan but can be overwhelming for new gardeners....

How to Design Beautiful Containers

How to Design Beautiful Containers

Link to Original News Article One of the simplest ways to make your home feel welcoming in spring is with a well-designed container. The difference between a pot that feels...

How to Design Beautiful Containers

Link to Original News Article One of the simplest ways to make your home feel welcoming in spring is with a well-designed container. The difference between a pot that feels...

The Fickle but Timeless Tulip

The Fickle but Timeless Tulip

Tulips are a bit of a diva in the New England garden. However, they are breathtaking! But they also demand the right conditions and in New England, they rarely behave...

The Fickle but Timeless Tulip

Tulips are a bit of a diva in the New England garden. However, they are breathtaking! But they also demand the right conditions and in New England, they rarely behave...

Why I Plant Daffodils in Massive Quantities

Why I Plant Daffodils in Massive Quantities

Learn all about my extreme daffodil obsession and how you too can plant a bed full of these amazing cut flowers! Sign up for my daffodil & tulip bouquets to...

Why I Plant Daffodils in Massive Quantities

Learn all about my extreme daffodil obsession and how you too can plant a bed full of these amazing cut flowers! Sign up for my daffodil & tulip bouquets to...

Why I Leave the Garden Standing All Winter

Why I Leave the Garden Standing All Winter

Learn how I create winter interest by leaving clean up to spring. I leave almost everything standing because it is beautiful and helpful.

Why I Leave the Garden Standing All Winter

Learn how I create winter interest by leaving clean up to spring. I leave almost everything standing because it is beautiful and helpful.

Garden Design #7: Blocking in Color and Plant Groups

Garden Design #7: Blocking in Color and Plant G...

Now that the big structural pieces are in place, it’s time to start filling the garden — not with specific plants yet, but with color, mass, and height. This step is...

Garden Design #7: Blocking in Color and Plant G...

Now that the big structural pieces are in place, it’s time to start filling the garden — not with specific plants yet, but with color, mass, and height. This step is...