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Barkitecture Is the Smart Way to Design Pet-Friendly Gardens

If you're a dog person, you aren’t likely to want a “no-dogs” garden. Dogs love to be in the backyard on a sunny afternoon,...

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...

Best Drip Irrigation Systems for Vegetable Gardens (Complete Buyer’s Guide)

Sharing is caring! If you’re tired of inconsistent watering, wasted time, or underperforming crops, a drip irrigation system is one of the highest-ROI upgrades you...

My article “Home Turf” is in Better Homes & Gardens magazine

March 14, 2026 If you read Better Homes & Gardens magazine, look for my article “Home Turf” in the April 2026 issue. For anyone...

Grooving in Gruene with music, shopping, and Gardens of Texas

March 25, 2026 A day trip to tiny Gruene, an hour south of Austin, has been one of my favorite excursions for as long as...

‘Gardens That Can Save the World’: A New Book on Small Landscapes with Big Ideas

Situated on an ecological reserve 100 miles from Mexico City, The Ruins was designed with water and stone to look as ancient...

The Pros and Cons of Container Gardens

Sunny porches dotted with a mismatched selection of containers filled with medicinal herbs, patios with large containers of tomatoes and hot peppers, or a...

Edible Forest Gardens: Creating A Plant Grouping

Get one step closer to the edible forest garden of your dreams by creating a plant grouping! These arrangements of plants help contribute to...

GPOD on the Road: Lauritzen Gardens

Happy Friday GPODers! Unless you live in close proximately to a botanical garden, you might...

The 7 Best Perennials for Shade Gardens

Many of us have at least a section of garden that is shady most of the time. Shade gardens can be bor-ring unless you...

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Drop the Beet: Growing No-Till Beets

Let’s drop the beet! Beets can be grown year-round and are a perfect, flavorful addition to meals. Start growing your own no-till beets with...

What to Plant at 40°, 50°, 60°, and 70°F

Sharing is caring! One of the biggest shifts in my gardening over the past 30 years has been moving away from the calendar and focusing...

Guide to Raised Bed Design

Raised garden beds are a great choice for many gardeners. They allow you to turn unused space, like a rooftop or yard, into a...
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