Finally, I’ll Earn My Place in Paradise!
The landscaping of one’s property is almost always preceded by a period of intense negotiations, heightened emotions, tears, and dirtyContinue Reading
Category: Landscape design
When Growth Slows, Preparation Begins
After harvesting the abundance of summer and admiring the beauty of fall, then celebrating together during the shortest days toContinue Reading
When the Garden Becomes Artsy!
By Julie Boudreau Adding a touch of whimsy to your garden is easy with ornaments or artwork. Whether it’s aContinue Reading
The Mirage of River Rock
I have to admit something: I hate river rock in landscaping! I say this knowing that many of you haveContinue Reading
The Return of the Rockery?
When I teach plan design, I always take a few minutes to review the history of landscaping in Quebec. IContinue Reading
Edging Today, Hammock Tomorrow
To achieve a laidback garden, you often need to do a little work beforehand. It may seem counterintuitive, but toContinue Reading
Perennials With Decorative Foliage to Enhance Your Garden!
With the wide range of colors of certain perennials and so many possibilities of shapes and textures, when foliage playsContinue Reading
A Little Guide for the Laidback Colorist…
You’ve probably heard of the rules of color in gardening: colors that push things away, colors that bring things together,Continue Reading
A Garden for the Five Senses
Most gardens are planned to please the eye: the colors and shapes of flowers, foliage, and structures are arranged toContinue Reading
Stick It in the Gravel! Curb-side Plants For Tough Conditions
In the article What Do We Do With That Darned Gravel in the Lawn?, we looked at how to preventContinue Reading