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Goodbye Lawn, Hello Garden – Part 3 (plus a giveaway!)
Here we are at the end of May and I’m happy to share with you the final phase of my front garden re-do! As you may recall, in January I finally decided to remove my little-used front lawn and...
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Central Park’s Conservatory Garden
Without a doubt, one of my very favorite places in New York is the Conservatory Garden in Central Park. This was my first time visiting this garden, and I wasn’t in much of a hurry to do so as I...
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Lessons from my mother’s fall garden & another holiday giveaway!
If you’ve read many of my past posts on this site or heard me give one of my presentations, you probably know that I think my mother is an amazing gardener. I’m always telling her she’s one of the best...
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Captivating Coprosmas
Time and time again I’ve had astonished clients ask me ‘What IS that plant?’ when spotting the smooth and shiny foliage of a colorful coprosma. Commonly known as a ‘Mirror Plant’, coprosma’s foliage...
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Transforming a side yard from Blah to Beautiful
In honor of my new book, Refresh Your Garden Design, I’ll be spending the next few months writing about the many different aspects of color, texture and form. Whether its gardeners I’ve met who have...
View ArticleSpring in my garden
While walking around my garden the other day my friend excitedly commented ‘I totally get what you’re doing here – you write all about this in your book!’ Curious as to what she meant, I asked her to...
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Going, going, gone
When the garden begins to shut down and take on its melancholy tones this time of year, I often think of my grandmother. I don’t know why, exactly, but one of the things I often remember is her empathy...
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Kubota Garden – lessons in form and shape
One of the many reasons why I love visiting public gardens is that each one tells a unique story: why it was created, who was the driving force, the inspiration behind it, etc. Seattle’s Kubota Garden...
View ArticleSpring in my garden
While walking around my garden the other day my friend excitedly commented ‘I totally get what you’re doing here – you write all about this in your book!’ Curious as to what she meant, I asked her to...
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Replacing a lawn with a garden – Part 3
Here we are at the end of May and I’m happy to share with you the final phase of my front garden re-do! As you may recall, in January I finally decided to remove my little-used front lawn and replace...
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Central Park’s Conservatory Garden
Without a doubt, one of my very favorite places in New York is the Conservatory Garden in Central Park. This was my first time visiting this garden, and I wasn’t in much of a hurry to do so as I...
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Going, going, gone in the Fall garden
When the garden begins to shut down and take on its melancholy tones this time of year, I often think of my grandmother. I don’t know why, exactly, but one of the things I often remember is her empathy...
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Kubota Garden – lessons in form and shape
One of the many reasons why I love visiting public gardens is that each one tells a unique story: why it was created, who was the driving force, the inspiration behind it, etc. Seattle’s Kubota Garden...
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Euphorbia euphoria
Once the blistering heat of summer arrives (any day now!) my euphorbias will take center stage in the garden. Their heat-loving quality is just one of the many reasons why they’re a staple in my...
View ArticleDrab to Fab – My Front Entry Garden Makeover
When designing the front entrance of a client’s new garden, I know I’ve succeeded in creating something special when: – I spy someone walking down the street and they begin to slow their pace… – They...
View ArticleDecember Garden Rockstars
It’s mid-December, and most of my garden is now fast asleep. This week’s rain has knocked off the remaining fall leaves, perennials are silently slumbering underground, and there’s no longer the buzz...
View ArticleCreating Winter Interest in the Garden – Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of Designing a Winter Garden (if you missed Part 1, click here.) I recently walked through a new client’s garden, where she kept apologizing for its appearance. She was afraid it was...
View ArticleDesigning with Ornamental Grasses
I’ve been designing with ornamental grasses for decades and consider them an indispensable staple not only in my own garden but in those I design. However, when meeting with new clients, I’m always...
View ArticleTransforming a side yard from Blah to Beautiful
I originally wrote this post eight years ago, but am re-writing it in honor of my friend who created this magical side yard, and who unexpectedly passed away two weeks ago. I often highlight this...
View ArticleGoing, going, gone in the Fall garden
When the garden begins to shut down and take on its melancholy tones this time of year, I often think of my grandmother. I don’t know why, exactly, but one of the things I often remember is her empathy...
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