Blog List Category: Landscape Design

The Best Plant ID App – We Tested 7 Different Ones

Plant identification apps for phones and tablets have become very popular, but they are not all created equally. In this…

Native Garden Myths

There is a trend towards a more native gardening style and in general that is good for the environment and wildlife…

Miyawaki Forest – Do Mini-Forests Really Work?

Miyawaki mini-forests are becoming more popular and even my own town has put one in. Is this another environmental fad or…

Pros and Cons of a Clover Lawn – Which Clover is Best?

Turfgrass is losing its status as the golden child of groundcovers as gardeners look towards greener pastures. Clover has…

Best Plants for a Tropical Inspired Garden in Cold Climates

Do you ever feel like you live in the wrong gardening zone? Do you live in a cold zone but crave the dramatic and lush look…

Building a Rain Garden – A Step-by-Step Guide

Rain gardens are popping up everywhere and many gardeners add them to their landscape. They are beautiful, low-maintenance…

Rain Gardens for Home Gardeners

Rain gardens are a relatively new type of garden that combines the beauty of a well designed landscape with environmental and…

Add a Japanese Zen Garden to Your Backyard

Zen gardens are some of the most famous examples of Japanese gardens. Originally invented by Japanese monks as early as the…

The Stumpery Garden – A Perfect Place for Ferns and Woodland Gems

A stumpery garden is a way to take your shade garden to a new level. It is the perfect place for ferns, hosta and all other…
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