Gardening

More Dreaming of Spring

February 13, 2015 Gardening, Landscape Design
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Winter keeps teasing us. A bit of sun and warmth, then a dip in temperature and another inch.

Dreaming of Spring

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During December and January, we in northern Ohio were relatively unscathed by winter. Now, however, we are inundated..

Reminiscences of English Gardens

January 30, 2015 Gardening, Landscape Design, Plants
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Recently, I had slides scanned from my first garden tour to England in the late summer and early.

Where Is Your Rainwater Going?

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For many years, no one gave much thought to the dispersal of rain water unless there was flooding..

The Fireside Reader: Hellstrip Gardening

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Have you or one of your clients ever despaired about the treelawn, known in some areas of the.

The Fireside Reader: The Creative Shrub Garden

December 19, 2014 Books, Gardening, Landscape Design
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The Creative Shrub Garden: Eye-catching combinations for year-round interest by Andy McIndoe, Timber Press, Portland, 2014, $29.95. In the.

The Fireside Reader: The Living Landscape

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The Living Landscape: Designing for beauty and biodiversity in the home garden, by Rick Darke and Doug Tallamy,.

What is Landscaping Worth?

January 2, 2015 Gardening, Landscape Design
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As the new year approaches, many of us think about changes we’d like to make in our lives,.

Counter the Winter Blahs with Floral Delight

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Northeast Ohio residents have been lucky so far. Temperatures have been above normal and snow shovels are rusting.

Sustainability – How Much Lawn Do We Really Need? Part 3

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Lawns are water guzzlers. Granted, there are some turf grasses that require less water but they have not.