Are you about to create a new garden (or “landscape”) for the very first time, or thinking of hiring a garden designer, landscape architect or other consultant? It can feel daunting at times — all those questions!
Choosing The Best Spot For Your Edible Garden
Interested in building a new vegetable garden this year or expanding your existing one? Now is a great time to start planning. The first thing you need to decide is where the garden is going to located. Thinking through the entire process and taking the time to make a plan in advance will prevent you from making mistakes that could affect the productivity and beauty of your garden.
Top Plants For Tough Spots
For a tough spot, sometimes you just need a tough but easy-going plant. But that doesn't mean you have to settle for unattractive or boring. Try these beautiful, high-performing plants for year-round interest and worry-free care. They are some of my personal favorites, put to the test in my Northwest garden.
Planting a Parking Strip Garden
In part 1, we reviewed the basics of planning a large planting project, from checking the availability of light and water (Step One: Evaluate Your Space) to determining your gardening style and how much you can accomplish with your budget (Step Two: Make a Plan). This week it's time for Step Three! Let's look at what we did here at Swansons to advance our Autumn Project: planting our parking strip.