Each year the National Garden Bureau selects one annual, one perennial, one bulb and one edible as their “Year of the” crops. Each is chosen because they are popular, easy-to-grow, widely adaptable, genetically diverse, and versatile. This year, we’re delighted that the rose was chosen as the perennial. In honor of this selection, we thought we’d […]
Is your garden suffering from overall dullness? Do you envy your neighbor’s luscious landscape? Would you like to add a bit of bravura to your beds? If so, here are a 5 simple tips to help spice up your garden, patio or landscape. 1. Dazzle with Contrasting Colors Colors from opposite sides of the […]
As we move into the dreary months of winter, it’s good to have something to look forward to in the spring. Each year at the beginning of Fall Fashion Week, the global color authority of the design industry, Pantone Color Institute, unveils their color palette trends and choices for the upcoming spring. This year’s top […]
One of the annual Christmas traditions in our house here in Australia is the yearly pilgrimage to buy poinsettias for both gifts and decoration (and each year I ask myself why I keep repeating this!) This, combined with the annual requirement to choose a tree, always proves to be a challenge, particularly when I look […]
I was first introduced to a healing garden a couple of years ago by my yoga teacher. Although at the time I just thought it was a lovely looking garden, quite quiet and peaceful, and in-keeping with the spiritual nature of a yoga teacher – I didn’t realize just how life-changing healing gardens can be. […]
While there’s nothing wrong with letting your pet run free in your backyard, I think we can all agree that there is something wrong with smashed flowers, unwanted manure, brown ground cover and plants that are half gone. No matter how large your garden is, any animal will have that curious instinct to mosey on […]
