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Bubble Drawings for Landscape Design: From Ideas to Layout

Designing your yard can feel overwhelming. Before you worry about exact measurements, materials, or plant choices, the very first step is creating a landscape...

Five years of Hebden Bridge | Jack Wallington

“Time flies when you’re having fun,” Chris said when I asked him what I should write for this post, along with it’s been “five...

Design, Care and Planning Tips for the Cold Season

Winter may feel like a quiet time in the garden, but it is filled with opportunity. Flowers and plants can still thrive when you...

Planting, Design and Care Tips for a Fresh Start

Spring is the season of new beginnings. Flowers burst back to life as the soil warms and the days get longer. It’s the perfect...

Best Plants for Winter Pots and Containers (Garden Designer’s Guide)

As a garden designer practicing and teaching since 2014, I’ve experimented with countless winter-hardy plants and container combinations. One thing I’ve learned is that...

How to Start Seeds Without Wasting Time or Space

When I first started growing plants from seed, I made things harder than they needed to be. I planted a lot of seeds, started...

Designing Through the Midseason Garden Lull

By mid-July, many gardens lose their momentum. Spring’s exuberance has faded. Late-summer perennials are still gathering themselves. Foliage is doing the heavy lifting, but the...

When the Garden Says No: Intention vs. Reality

When I built the cobblestone path leading to the patio, I had a very specific idea in mind. The stones themselves were beautiful, but what...

On Garden Culture | PITH + VIGOR by Rochelle Greayer

If you have been coming by here for a while you might have heard me talk about this before, but I’m going to say...

What if Greenhouses were Designed for People, Too?

What If Greenhouses Were Designed for People, Too? Between where I live and the city of Boston, there is a stretch of towns that were...

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These Power Pruners Completely Changed How I Prune Hydrangeas

Every spring, I grab my pruners and dread the chore of pruning my very mature, woody panicle hydrangeas. If you’ve ever struggled with thick...

Salty Soils: How Growers Adapt to Rising Seas 101

As sea levels rise, saltwater is ruining coastal farmland. Discover the “salty” solutions farmers and Clemson University researchers are using Salty Soils: Sea levels are...

8 Easy Vegetables to Grow for a Huge Harvest

Given the proper care and conditions, most vegetables are not difficult to grow. However, some are simpler than others. If you’re new to gardening...