Concrete, or cinder block, is an inexpensive building material for the garden. Easily picked up at your local home improvement store, with a little creativity you can use it to…
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DIY Dry Creek Beds
If you want to make a dramatic statement in your garden, without a lot of maintenance, a DIY dry creek bed is the way to go. It gives your yard…
How to Make Your Garden Lush!
Want a lush garden? Join the club, who doesn’t! A lush garden creates a sense of history, privacy and beauty. You can have a lush feel to your garden space…
Palm Springs Desert Gardening: Lessons in Texture, Beauty and Form
A few weeks ago Steve and I took a quick trip down to lovely Palm Springs to check out…well, Palm Springs! But while we were there, we visited a lot…
Landscaping With Conifers
Landscaping with evergreens is the backbone of most garden spaces. Conifers are the stars of that group, including pines, firs, spruces, cedars and sequoias. However, landscaping with conifers can be…
Using Architectural Plants in the Garden
I’m a big fan of good garden design, and architectural plants can go a long way towards curing any design flaws your garden is suffering from. Why? Because one of…
Design an Island Bed
Island beds are a great solution for a garden that lacks a focal point, and an easy way to add color and texture to a large expanse of boring lawn….
Foliage not Flowers!
Your garden doesn’t have to be a flamboyant display of bright blooms to be a “garden”. In fact, some of the most interesting gardens in the world rely on foliage…
The Top Trees for Small Gardens
Fall is the best time to plant trees in your garden, and many of us are having an increasingly hard time choosing trees for our smaller yards and homes. Some…