This week I got an email from someone interested in hiring me to do a planting plan. One of the things she said that stood out to me was "some of the other designers are trying to … [Read more...]
Facebook, Snake Oil, and “All Natural” RoundUp Alternatives
When I was my sickest from Lyme disease I did a lot of research online, because it was about all I had the energy for. What I soon realized was that if someone has an affliction … [Read more...]
Replacing Storm Damaged Trees in Virginia, Maryland, or DC
Well, it looks like Winter Storm Titan!!! (cue dramatic music) is fizzling out already, but that's not to say it didn't bring ice and snow with it. Luckily it's still early enough … [Read more...]
Good neighbors don’t plant running bamboo!
I'll admit that I'm not always the most extroverted person. When we visited the beautiful Annefield Vineyards in Saxe, Virginia, the thought of an old house in the middle of 100 … [Read more...]
Sorry, you’re not getting a landscape company to buy your tree from you
I got a phone call the other day from a gentleman who wanted to sell me his Japanese maple. It was large and beautiful, he assured me, and "all [I] had to do was come get it from … [Read more...]
Who cares for your landscape? That’s the last step in the design!
If I had a penny for every client who included "I want a low/no maintenance design" as part of their wish list, well... 170 pennies are in a pound, so I'd have a stack that weighs … [Read more...]
Why the anti-lawn movement bugs me a little
There's a movement afoot to convince people to ditch the lawn in favor of other plants, be they edibles, ornamentals, or a mix of the two. This is not a terrible thing. A mature, … [Read more...]
Are you planting bedding impatiens this year? No you’re not…
Impatiens are a common, easily grown summer annual that lights up shady yards throughout the country. When I worked for my brother in Rhode Island, we used to plant over 20,000 … [Read more...]
Wood chips, nitrogen, and one of my least favorite myths
I love a good conspiracy theory. The more outlandish the better, too. If you can connect Justin Timberlake, Kim Jong-Un, and the moon landing - we might be best friends. What I … [Read more...]
Simple Container Plantings for Winter
This year I really got into containers. Sourcing unique containers is a blast and when I couldn't find the perfect color... well, spray painting pots always makes me feel like I … [Read more...]
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