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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...

Thirty Years | Deborah Silver & Co.

It was 30 years ago last night that Rob and I were hosting an opening preview celebration for Deborah Silver and Company’s new...

Happy New (Real) Year – especially for your garden! – Successful Garden & Lifestyle Design

If you’re someone who makes New Year resolutions in January – how long did they last? Trying to “start afresh”...

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...

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From the plot: interview with @lucyintheplotwithflowers

In our ‘From the Plot’ series, we chat to inspiring growers who share their passion and knowledge. This month, Lucy from @lucyintheplotwithflowers ...

Earth Day 2026: The Environmental Revolution Returns

Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet calls on communities to defend clean air, water, and climate through activism, local action, and environmental change. Reclaim...

10 Ideas to Steal from English Cottage Gardens

The best cottage gardens look like they planted themselves. They didn’t, of course. But the design principles they follow are simple. The English invented...