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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...

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...

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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...