It has been one of those weeks, so I’m going to share some beautiful cooler weather plants with you. I have been fortunate to spend some time around these beauties and of course must take some garden photos. I’m in Long Island (New York) and of course my walks supply me with not only cool […]
Wordless Wednesday
Wordless Wednesday Inspiration for your Southern California Garden (Epilobium, Ruellia, Abutilon palmeri) Low water can be beautiful and colorful! If you would like to learn more about Landscaping with Drought Tolerant Plants, I’ll be speaking at the Old Town Newhall Library on Saturday 9/26/15 at 11:00 am. I’d love if you would join me! The […]
How Not To Landscape Your Yard
How not to landscape your yard is one of my favorite topics, I walk my dogs once or twice a day so I have plenty of time to notice the crazy things that people do around my neighborhood. I have also been known to stop and get out of my car to get a […]
Wordless Wednesday
Wordless Wednesday Inspiration for your Southern California Garden (Mr Thor and the Giant Mushroom, Salvia and Roses, Tibouchina) If you would like to have a little help creating the garden sanctuary you deserve, think about calling me at 661-917-3521. You can also visit my website and contact me there.
It Ain’t The Heat (oh, yes it is!)
The heat has been non-stop in Southern California and our gardens are suffering. The heat takes a toll on us and on our gardens. I’ve been out for weeks in the heat, so I am taking it easy with my blog but sharing some valuable information that you’ll need in this heat. I am putting […]
Wordless Wednesday
Wordless Wednesday Inspiration for your Southern California Garden (The versatile Verbena rigida pictured here with begonia (shade – reg water) and rudbeckia (sun – low water) If you would like to find some great versatile plants, think about working with me on your garden. Give me a call at 661-917-3521 or visit my website and […]
September Gardening Chores
Here are your Gardening Chores for September in Southern California. September has begun (where did the year go?) and it is labor day weekend which around much of the country means Autumn. Not here in Southern California. There are quite a number of gardening chores that you can take care of this month, but please […]
Wordless Wednesday
Wordless Wednesday Inspiration for your Southern California Garden (Lobelia, Echinacea, Chrysanthemums) If you would like to create a beautiful garden, consider giving me a call at 661-917-3521 or visit my website and contact me there.
Garden Art
Garden Art is one of the best ways to add character to a garden, it turns a simple garden into a sanctuary. By bringing garden art that you love into your space, you will make it your own and you and your guests will feel more at home and welcome. Recently I went with a […]
Wordless Wednesday
Wordless Wednesday Inspiration for your Southern California Garden Cool Combos – Rudbeckia, Heliotrope, Euphorbia ‘Diamond Frost’ and Coleus. Pelargonium (Temprano Orange?) Salvia, and Purple Pansy. Yellow Marigolds, Dusty Miller and a personal favorite Alternanthera (fine leave variety). If you’d like to create some stunning combinations (yes, some of these are water wise) think about giving […]
