One of my favorite shrubs is Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii). I have used it in countless landscapes and I like how well it does when planted around trees where they can enjoy the filtered shade. Now that fall is just a couple of days away (SUPER excited about that by the way), my thoughts drift […]
When I am driving about town, I tend to look at the landscapes that I pass by. Usually, I tend to see some “landscape no-no’s”, which I like to share with you now and then. But, I also take pictures of what I like to call “landscape do’s”. I realized the other day, that I […]
Yesterday, in my latest “Landscape No-No” post, I asked you if you could figure out what was wrong with this landscape that I drove by earlier this summer. I had some great guesses. Here are a few of my favorites… “The grasses are planted too closely together.” “There are too many similarly-shaped plants.” AND “The […]
Often, after I finish with a landscape consult, I drive through the neighborhood and capture examples of good and often bad landscaping. I do this so that I can use these photos to help you to avoid mistakes in your own landscape. So, what do you think is wrong with the landscape above? Please leave […]
What if you could have a landscape filled with beautiful, flowering plants that needed pruning only once a year? Better yet, what if these beautiful plants needed little to no fertilizer and thrived in our desert climate? Would you want to include some of these plants in your garden? A couple of weeks ago, I […]
Do you like spending hours pruning and fertilizing your plants? Or maybe you are tired of having to spend money on monthly visits from your landscaper. What if you could have a landscape full of beautiful plants that only need pruning once a year and little to no fertilizer? Now you may be thinking that […]
Earlier this week, I was stopped at an intersection when I noticed the sad plants on the corner. I apologize for the poor-quality photo, but I only had a few seconds to take a picture with my phone through the window. What was so sad about these plants was that they were mere shadows of […]
The past few days have been full of celebration in our family. Our daughter has returned home from her Navy training AND we have a new addition to our family. For those of you who have been following along in my adventures, you may remember that my second-oldest daughter, Rachele, joined the Navy last spring. […]
I am so glad that September is finally here! Oh, I realize that it is still hot, but if you look carefully, there are signs that summer is beginning to wane. The days are becoming shorter and you can see lengthening shadows at days end. Fall is a busy time in the garden if you […]
Earlier this month, I was visiting the garden of a homeowner while doing a consultation. The landscape was in great shape with healthy shrubs and trees. But, what kept catching my attention were the beautifully decorated blocks that made up the border. The entire front landscape was bordered with uniquely decorated cement block, decorated with […]
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