Help! My Garden Looks Like a Pizza!
Some gardens are so colorful, so overflowing with everything that the plants end up getting lost in a complete cacophony.Continue Reading
Category: Landscape design
A Garden That Shows Its Colors—Part 2
Harmonizing colors of garden plants is a wonderful challenge to take on as you gain experience. After studying color theoryContinue Reading
A Garden That Shows Its Colors—Part 1
Color coordination is a pivotal moment in a gardener’s career. The goal is no longer just to create an attractiveContinue Reading
Feng Shui? Me Neither!
I recently consulted a leading international Feng Shui expert to check whether the Pa-Kua (the Feng Shui compass) for myContinue Reading
Building a Resilient Garden
Every year, new buzzwords pop up everywhere! They’re sprinkled into conversations, they flood social media, and they’re the subject ofContinue Reading
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
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