Archive for the ‘Garden Design’ Category

On a warm day early in spring, many will head to the garden center. We are ready to dig in the dirt again.
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Successful gardens are planned and demonstrate elements of organization and purpose. Winter and early spring are the best times of the year to conduct a thorough evaluation of the bones and structure of your property. Bare of deciduous leaves and void of tantalizing flowers and color, your landscape reveals its framework. Read the rest of this entry »

As the days get cooler and thoughts turn to the holidays, it is important to welcome friends and family with warm wishes and a bit of sparkle.  First impressions make the most impact when meeting people, and the outside of your home should be no different. Read the rest of this entry »

The following is an excerpt from an upcoming book due to be released next year by Helen Yoest, Gardening With Confidence™.

As you walk down a garden path, your senses are heightened by the delight the garden brings.  With a continual swath of beautiful plants, the eye may register elation to your brain; but adding a focal point will register that same elation to the heart. Read the rest of this entry »

Tips from Gardening With Confidence™ to extend your garden into the fall.

It seems everyone is a gardener in the spring, many of us continue into the summer, but only a few add flowers for the fall. Yet the fall is the perfect time to be in the garden.

With the dog days of summer behind us, September and October open with cooler air and less humidity creating a fresh scent and a sense of excitement. The source of this excitement may be for no reason other than it being bearable enough to be outside once again.

Indeed, September, and throughout the fall, is an ideal time to plan and plant new garden beds to ready oneself for the next year. The fall is also an ideal time to enjoy what the months have to offer.  Read the rest of this entry »

Nothing says summer like having a barbecue on the deck, sharing good times with friends and family, and being surrounded by lush, green plants. Read the rest of this entry »

Garden lighting offers extended use and enjoyment of the outdoors well into the evening hours. Thoughtful design and proper placement of light fixtures enhance the natural look of the garden. Read the rest of this entry »

The heat is on, but that shouldn’t keep you inside, away from your garden. Try these ideas to dress up your porch, deck or patio and make it a retreat during the lazy days of summer. Read the rest of this entry »

As the weather warms up, butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees are seen busily working in our gardens.  These busy creatures, as well as other pollinators are extremely important for the future of many plants, as well as our own livelihood.   Read the rest of this entry »

The following is an excerpt from an upcoming book due to be released next year by Helen Yoest, Gardening With Confidence™.

Each day, your front garden welcomes friends and family, as well as those passing by. With a few considerations, your curb appeal can pleasantly welcome visitors all season long. A desirable notion since, as the old adage goes, you don’t have a second chance to make a good first impression. Read the rest of this entry »