It’s been a long, beautiful spring. But summer is here. So a few words about summer watering might be in order. In a perfect world, we’d get a slow 1”… read more →
I have to close my ears this time of year when the news people start giving gardening advice. The weather guys say…………….plant………….. don’t plant…………too early to plant………..too late to plant.… read more →
Yes……………….that 75 degree Friday in February was crazy and a teaser but now we are off to the races. Forsythia and bulbs are in full bloom. Star Magnolias are finished…………as… read more →
We are in uncharted waters with the early warmup this year. 75 degrees in February? But it looks like spring is actually here. Of course bulbs are up and many… read more →
I’d like to dedicate my newsletter this month to promote a great location for a visit during the central Ohio winter. The Florida Botanical Garden in Largo, Florida is very… read more →
How often do you think I get the request for low maintenance landscaping with a new design project? Probably every time I talk to a new client. No one has… read more →
This is the time of year to relax and enjoy your garden. Even if that means viewing it from the window! Many folks want lots of color but winter color… read more →
No one likes the chore of edging beds. But we like the look of sharp edges. What is a person to do? I often get the request to put stones… read more →
Fall is in the air! This is my favorite time of year. Cool days, fall colors, bright sunshine, football………what’s not to like? That being said, perennials don’t look so great… read more →
Trees are a marvelous creation often taken for granted. Consider how wonderful it is that a deciduous tree leafs out in summer to provide cooling shade but drops its leaves… read more →