Herb gardens that look like old England with their geometric shapes and flowering pots in the center are great, but be prepared to maintain them often by cutting them back when they explode in size.  It’s hard to keep the tight look unless you stay after it. You can cut out the brown […]

In this world of going green, composting always comes up as an important contribution for us homeowners.   For Christmas my highly aware “green” teenage kids gave my husband and […]

If you are heading up and down the east coast this summer- don’t forget to stop at nearby gardens.  Let the kids out of the car to run, and pick a nice shady spot to eat or rest. Here are a few I have […]

Watering is so critical at this time of year. Too much or little can wallop a plant so its beauty and strength is diminished for the season. In the

Important Points:

Observe the plant in the early morning.  If the […]

There is a certain lightheartedness of the garden which is important to respect when planning, planting or even weeding.  I have found in my wanderings that the more gardens are analyzed, controlled and forced, […]