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Planting, Design & Care Tips for Autumn

Fall is one of the best times to work in the garden. Flowers thrive in the cooler air. The soil is still warm so...

Why It’s Not New — And How to Make It Beautiful

There’s been a lot of conversation lately about native garden design — and while I’m thrilled to see interest growing, I want to set...

Bloomin’ marvellous after the rain – garden flowers update – Successful Garden & Lifestyle Design

Everyone (except me) is complaining about the rain, especially my Spanish rescue dog who shelters from the showers when we’re...

Chelsea Flower Show 2026 – An Alternative View – Successful Garden & Lifestyle Design

I had a completely different article lined up for this week – and then I realised, belatedly, it’s the Chelsea...

Naturalistic Spring Planters Using Potted Tulips and Garden Clippings

A more natural approach to spring planters using forced bulbs, clipped branches, moss, and garden materials. Spring containers are fleeting things. Tulips bloom, temperatures shift,...

Hibiscus ‘Midnight Marvel’ — A Hardy Hibiscus With Tropical Drama

By late summer, many perennial borders start to feel tired. The rush of spring has faded, temperatures are high, and even good gardens can...

Using Lines of Force (Regulating Lines) to Structure Your Landscape

Designing a landscape can feel overwhelming. How do you decide where to place patios, lawns, or garden beds so everything feels connected? One of...

Sumptuous Season Extenders – your flower relay team – Successful Garden & Lifestyle Design

For flower lovers, especially in a small garden, it can be difficult to achieve a continual stream of them throughout...

Grow Time! Beat the incoming food hikes, attractively! – Successful Garden & Lifestyle Design

As the world gets crazier and more unpredictable by the day, there are still some certainties (other than death and...

How to Space Plants the Right Way

Plant spacing is one of the most important parts of garden design. And it’s also one of the most misunderstood. A lot of people assume...

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Meadow garden in Washington Park’s Mount Vernon Garden

July 04, 2026 The park in my Denver neighborhood is named in honor of George Washington (its naming in 1899 commemorated the 100th anniversary of...

Greenworks 24V 6-Inch Pruning Saw: Hands-On Review

If you’re seeking a powerful tool for pruning large tree branches – thicker than anything you could cut with regular pruning shears – then...

Gardeners Are Using Flour To Deter Garden Pests. Does It Work?

Can you use flour to deter garden pests? That's the question everyone's asking at the moment, thanks to some pretty bold claims on social...