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
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And My Favorite Tomato of the Year Is…
Ever since I discovered that there are over 4,000 (some would say 10,000) different varieties of tomatoes in the world,Continue Reading
Alternanthera: Origin, Varieties, and Growing Tips
Alternanthera is a plant that is not often seen indoors, but is frequently used as ornamental foliage in planters, whereContinue Reading
When Nature Does Crochet: A Flower That Defies Imagination
I have to admit: when it comes to landscaping, I’m not really a big fan of flowers. At my house,Continue Reading
Japanese Knotweed: Fighting It Realistically
In a recent post on this blog, I explain that combating Japanese knotweed is a difficult task and that youContinue Reading
The Neverending Story
Sometimes I want to make you laugh, but today I feel… let’s say more philosophical. Like: what is life andContinue Reading
Laidback Gardening: What to Do in September?
September is a month between two seasons. You can clearly feel that summer is coming to an end—vacations, long days,Continue Reading
Hardy Geraniums Are Missing in Your Garden!
Whether you’re a novice gardener or a seasoned collector, there’s plenty to enjoy with perennial geraniums. Growing them is doublyContinue Reading
Confession of a Fake Expert: Google Is My Best Friend
Get ready to lose all respect for me. Do you know how many times a week I use a plantContinue Reading
Harvesting and Preserving Tomatoes… To Prolong the Pleasure
I imagine that, like me, you get great satisfaction from enjoying your delicious tomatoes throughout the summer. But when fallContinue Reading