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Thundering Downpour

It rained last night, an epic downpour with powerful lightning and rumbling thunder, a true summer rain. It started suddenly...

Special Conditions

When designing a garden, special features like soggy or rocky areas, bodies of water, slopes, and consistent prevailing winds override...

First Flush of Bloom

Mid-spring unfolded quietly this year, after vegetation came back to life all at once. The season’s perennials are getting ready...

Texture

Garden design relies on color harmony, scale, fragrance and texture. Professional landscapers never overlook the last element, which is often...

Kinetic Plants

Though the kinetic aspect of plants is not often discussed when talking about gardens, it is always a pleasant surprise...

Mid-spring Garden

The garden is always beautiful, but only twice a year does it turn breathtaking: in mid-spring and at the height...

The Crones of March

The first decade of March is blessed with weather is so unpredictable it sprung its own legend. These weird ten...

Daffodil Gardens

I’ve only seen daffodil gardens in public parks and plant conservatories, gardeners usually grow these lovely spring bulbs in mixed...

Crop Rotation

Crop rotation maximizes yield over time by alternating the crops grown on the same piece of land. This allows the...

Microclimates

The proximity of a large body of water, smog, a low-lying or high-lying area, a wind tunnel, nearby mountains or...