Herbs for the Perennial Garden
I wish, as does almost every gardener, for more space. Then I could have an herb garden, a woodland garden and a fall border as well as my perennial garden. This is not to be, however. Thus, I incorporate them…
A Perennial Bonus – Seedheads
Every garden needs a bonus or two or three or more and it's easy to do. Just include perennials and shrubs that have interesting seedheads, otherwise known as deadheads (we could call them The Grateful Dead). In the middle of…
Tucson Impressions
I’ve always loved the Sonoran Desert landscape as well as the attendant art. I jumped, therefore, at the opportunity to attend the 2023 APLD (Association of Professional Landscape Designers) in Tucson this past November. Before the conference began, my husband…
How Can We Make Our Landscapes More Sustainable?-Part III
This house is shielded by conifers from winter winds but they have been installed much too close to the house and, in the process, have nearly hidden the house. Whether starting from scratch with a new house or renovating a…
Holiday Time
I like to think of myself as well-organized but this year, I seem to have been caught unaware of the necessity of ordering holiday gifts early in order to be sure they arrive in time. If you’d like a few…
How Can We Make Our Landscapes More Sustainable?-Part II
Afremov-Scent of Rain painting Many parts of the country face long droughts or sudden, huge inundations of water from hurricanes or floods. We in Ohio rarely face these situations. Nevertheless, climate change has meant that “normal” is rarely normal anymore.…
How Can We Make Our Landscapes More Sustainable? – Part I
Late Fall is the perfect time to reflect on both the past and the future of our landscapes. For the most part, they are quietly going dormant now, requiring little effort from us other than raking leaves. In addition to…