Bobbie’s World

High Performance/Low Maintenance Perennials

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Although it’s now December and most of us are no longer in the garden, it’s not too soon.

Creative Fencing

December 2, 2016 Landscape Design
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Although many landscapes have beautifully designed planting plans, creativity seems to be lacking when it comes to designing.

The Last Rose of Summer

November 18, 2016 Gardening, Landscape Design, Plants
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Thomas Moore, in his poem “The Last Rose of Summer”, said:             Tis the last rose of summer,.

Designing for the Senses – Taste

November 4, 2016 Gardening, Landscape Design, Plants
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Until recently, there was little interest in gardening for taste but the movement toward edible gardening is now.

Designing for the Senses – Sound

October 21, 2016 Gardening, Landscape Design
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In my ongoing discussion of designing for the senses, I’ve already mentioned smell and touch. This time, I.

Did You Feel That?

October 14, 2016 Gardening, Landscape Design, Plants
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One of the easiest senses with which to design is that of touch, also described as texture. As.