We definitely love good gardening and landscaping quotes. They bring a smile to your face and remind you exactly why you love digging in the dirt, discovering new plants and creating a lovely palette outdoors. These are just a few of our faves. “Don’t worry about perfection. Nature doesn’t grow in straight lines.” Lisa Lubell “All gardening is landscape painting.” William Kent “The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just on the body, but the soul.” Alfred Austin “Gardening is any way that humans and nature come together with the intent of creating beauty.” Tina James “There’s little risk in becoming overly proud of one’s garden because gardening by its very nature is humbling. It has a way of keeping you on your knees.” Joanne R. Barwick “Texture and foliage keep a garden interesting through the season. Flowers are just moments of gratification.” Kevin Doyle
Read MoreGETTING CREATIVE IN THE GARDEN
I’m always looking for creative new ideas to enhance my landscape and the landscapes of the homes we create designs for. It’s also fun to share these finds with our readers. Whether you choose to implement my most recent discoveries or use them as inspiration to create something that compliments your personality, I hope you’ll find our ideas a little different.
Read MoreTAKING A BITE OUT OF THE MOSQUITO POPULATION
They are the peskiest of pests, and they are at their height of peskiness during August. But there are ways to control the mosquito population in your yard. It’s not only their itchy bites that are problematic, but there is also need for worry over the diseases they carry. Armed with the right knowledge, you make it a fair fight and hopefully come close to winning the battle against these annoying summer visitors.
Read MoreWHAT’S YOUR GARDEN STYLE? TAKE THE QUIZ.
Thinking about a new landscape, but really don’t know what exactly it is you might be looking for? Certainly not an uncommon problem, but one we encounter on a regular basis. Your landscape should reflect your own personality, interests and lifestyle. There are so many different styles to choose from that trying to decide on one specific style may seem a little overwhelming to the novice.
Read MoreIMPROVE YOUR CURB APPEAL
How can you improve your curb appeal? In a multitude of ways! You can do it quickly and with minimal cost or you can make some dynamic changes and really spruce things up.
Read MorePLANT OF THE DAY – EVOLUTION YELLOW FALLS CONEFLOWER
Evolution Yellow Falls Coneflower is a new perennial that will bring your yard a bright touch of sunshine from late spring and into the fall. Lemon yellow petals arch slightly downward from showy center cones. It’s great for the gardeners who love to include some cutting flowers into their lives. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
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