The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting cooler, so you need to make the most of your gardening time. Here is a list of some things that you should be doing in your garden now. Plant cool-season herbs – chives & parsley & pot up summer herbs & bring into the kitchen. […]
Lotus – A Guest Post from Ghana
As some of you may know, my eldest son, Marlon is studying abroad at the University of Ghana in Accra. Ghana is in West Africa, so he is VERY far away. I am so proud of him for taking this journey and although I worry (like any other mom) it makes me very happy to […]
When to Plant Spring Flowering Bulbs
Autumn is upon us, so it is time to start thinking about Spring! Sounds counter intuitive, but when it comes to planting bulbs for the springtime, autumn is the time of the year to get your garden in order. Bulb planting time for the California Coast is mid-October through January. If you live in Southern […]
The Grass Is Always Greener Designs Facebook Fan Page
I created a Facebook Fan Page for The Grass Is Always Greener Designs, come visit, become a Fan and stay updated on my work!http://www.facebook.com/TheGrass.Is.Always.Greener.Designs
How NOT to Landscape Your Home
I must first thank my friends Marlana, Nora, and Kim for inspiring me to post this. I have spent a good deal of my time landscaping as well as helping people design and enjoy their landscapes and I must say that I have had to deal with a client or two who has wanted to […]
HOW TO CARE FOR IRIS PLANTS
There are many types of Iris that are cultivated in the United States. Since I work in Southern California and buy all my Iris plants from one vendor, Greenwood Day Lily Gardens, I will only touch lightly on varieties that I cannot get, or will not work in my area. Spanish, Dutch or English Iris […]
HOW TO CARE FOR BOUGAINVILLEA
Bougainvillea is a beautiful colorful tropical looking shrub or vine that can add a powerful punch to your garden. They can be drought tolerant and provide a seemingly endless amount of color to your summer garden. The bougainvillea has one little quirk that you might not know about which could turn planting your Bougainvillea into […]
Canadian Vacation
Vacations are time to revitalize, to refresh and renew. That is certainly the case with our family trip to Gabriola Island in British Columbia. We are very lucky to have friends that own a home there, where we are welcome. Our trip to the island is an adventure in itself, the last leg of our […]
HOW TO EXTEND YOUR TOMATO HARVEST
It’s that time of the year again! The cool weather tomato plants are out in the Garden Centers and it’s time to plant them in Southern California. These tomato plants are called Cool Weather or Winter tomato plants, but don’t think that means that they are hardy in cold temperatures. What it actually means is […]
HOW TO PREVENT HORNWORMS FROM DEVASTATING YOUR TOMATO PLANTS
Tomato hornworms are the larvae of a large sphinx moth that is about the size of a hummingbird. In spring the moth lays eggs on the underside of tomato leaves, and the hornworm is quite small when it first emerges. However, they are big eaters (of tomato leaves) and grow up quickly. Usually, you won’t […]
