Pros and Cons of Native Plants in the Landscape
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 ...
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 ...
DC Landscape Design, DIY Landscaping, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Maryland Landscape Design, Northern Virginia Landscape Design, Virginia Landscape Design
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 ...
DC Landscape Design, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Maryland Landscape Design, Northern Virginia Landscape Design, Virginia Landscape Design
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Editorial, Frugal Gardening, Horticulture
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...