How did it get to be the middle of summer? Ugh … it’s going too fast and needs to slow down! The good part about this time of the year is that the major… [Continue Reading]
Archives for June 2017
A NEW WAY OF THINKING ABOUT STRUCTURE IN THE GARDEN
When I hear about structure in the garden, my mind immediately goes to what I consider the backbone of a garden design: trees, large shrubs and structures. These typically create the framework around which the… [Continue Reading]
A NEW GARDEN BEGINS TO GROW
It’s been a while since I updated you on the progress of the circle garden, but it’s really coming along. The brief history of this garden, which sits right by the front door, is that… [Continue Reading]
FRIDAY FINDS
The rabbit struggles continue here. I have borrowed a few traps but the little buggers aren’t big enough to set them off. They are absolutely decimating any annuals I’ve planted in the ground and it… [Continue Reading]
HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?
It’s an amazing time in the garden. Plants seem to be growing with reckless abandon and we are at that stage when things look lush but not overgrown. Every day something new is flowering, but… [Continue Reading]
THE FASTEST & EASIEST WAY TO MAKE YOUR GARDEN LOOK BETTER
Hi friends! I just wanted to let you know that Troy-Bilt provided me with the tools I’m showing you in this post and compensated me for my time. Of course all opinions are my own…. [Continue Reading]
HOW THIS YEAR’S CONTAINERS CAME TOGETHER
As promised, last weekend I banged out all the container planting (save for three small containers on the front steps that I usually plant with whatever I have leftover). I like to show the… [Continue Reading]