Transforming the walled garden courtyard area of my home into a Mediterranean inspired, romantic space to eat al fresco.. See all the images and my design ideas that turned my tiny courtyard into an Italian-influenced, inviting space.
I was going to write about Verbena bonariensis to sing its praises in long periods of drought and then I heard something odd. I was at a talk at the Garden Museum in London and an audience member asked/stated: "What would you say to all the male designers who always plant V. bonariensis and grasses?
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Broccolini is a trademarked hybrid between American standard broccoli and a Chinese broccoli called gailan. Instead of forming one large head it bears many small tender side shoots, which have a subtle sweet flavor with peppery overtones. Broccolini stems don’t have to be peeled. Some people praise broccolini for its taste and texture; others regard […]
How to Grow Alyssum: 5 Tips for Growing Alyssum
Well hello, fellow green thumbs and caffeinatics! Let's cut to the chase: you love coffee, and you love plants. You've heard that your precious plants might also appreciate a caffeine jolt. In a world that
Heuchera, or coral bells, is an easy-to-grow, low-maintenance perennial plant for shade. Here's how to care for heuchera in your garden!
Try some of these robust, low-growing groundcovers for shade or tough spots—wherever you need year-round coverage.
Help your Brussels sprouts thrive in the garden by using these good companion plants for Brussels sprouts. Also find out what not to plant with Brussels sprouts.
We start everything from seed here in our zone 5 gardens. This is our zone 5 planting schedule and when to start seeds indoors in zone 5!
Verbena bonariensis: a must-have garden perennial but sometimes considered an invasive weed. Learn more here before adding this self-seeder to your garden so you’re prepared! This article includes planting and seasonal care info plus plenty of photos. I love this easy-care plant! I can’t believe I haven’t yet blogged about Verbena bonariensis – being that...Read More
Ever wondered what should you plant under your tomato plants? Learn more about intercropping and plant these vegetables and herbs for enhanced soil quality and better tomato harvest.
Whether intended or not, all properties seem to have some sort of path that leads to the shed, the cottage, the dock or the deck. While some of these
Here are my tips for How to Garden in the Pacific Northwest - . How I grow my veggies and tips for dealing with pests and more -Homemaking Organized
This space proves that more structure leads to greater appeal. See how an award-winning landscape designer created a stylized meadow garden.
Friend to some and foe to others, Virginia creeper is a vigorous native vine for USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 9. Learn to grow your own now on Gardener’s Path.
7 best vegetable garden layout ideas on soil, sun orientations, spacing, varieties, plans & design secrets to create productive & beautiful kitchen gardens.
If you live in a rainy area, gardening can be frustrating. But no worries, we've got your back. Check out these wet soil loving plants to add to your yard!
Create a stunning focal point in your garden. - by Better Homes and Gardens
Square foot gardening is the theory that instead of planting rows, you build a gardening grid of sqaures. Here is all about what square foot gardening is!
How to Grow Alyssum: 5 Tips for Growing Alyssum
Try these easy ideas to make your outdoor space look fantastic.
Wondering which companion plants will help your bean patch flourish? Discover 31 the best garden partnerships for this legume crop, now at Gardener’s Path.
Can you grow an English Cottage garden when you live in Australia? Absolutely! Here's how.
Are you thinking about starting a cut flower garden, and have no idea where to start? I'll show you the process I go through when planning my cut flower garden each season.
Sarah Price's garden at the 2023 Chelsea Flower Show will surely be one of the show’s most influential gardens of recent history.
Let me take you on a tour of my Pacific Northwest (PNW) cottage and cut flower gardens to show you what's been blooming this summer.
As someone who enjoys gardening, I'm always interested in learning about the latest trends in the field. With 2024 quickly approaching, it's time to take a look at what the future holds for gardening enthusiasts. From biophilic design to planting for pollinators, there are plenty of exciting trends to look forward to in the coming year.
Cottage gardens are intentionally casual. Go big on color, but light on labor with this classic, informal garden style.
A quiet garden designed by young-yet-seasoned landscape studio Harris Bugg for the spinal injury garden charity, Horatio's, won Best in Show this year.
Get expert advice on improvements to your home, including design tips, how much you'd expect to pay for a pro and what to ask when hiring experts.
Fleas are small and incredibly good jumpers. That’s why if you think you have a flea issue in your home and yard you need to take speedy action.
Cottage gardens are intentionally casual. Go big on color, but light on labor with this classic, informal garden style.
As we move into 2023, there are several exciting gardening trends to watch out for. In this blog post, we'll explore the top garden trends for 2023.
Wondering what the garden trends for 2023 are? This guide covers the key influences we’ll be seeing in garden design and products in 2023.
We’re taking a look at what we expect to be the top FIVE 2023 landscaping trends. Before you know it the growing season and hardscape construction season will be running full steam ahead and we want you to be on top of all the exciting landscaping happenings! 1) Blurring the…