Design Ideas for Arranging Indoor PlantsThere is a good deal of information online and in books concerning plant composition in the outdoor...
How to Make a Birdseed Wreath for the BirdsThe holiday season can make us all a little stir crazy. Okay, make that a lot crazy. Instead, just...
Gardening Under GlassThe dark, glossy leaves and white blooms grabbed me; I had to have the dwarf Italian lemon tree on...
Making Woven Wattle EdgingMost cannot deny the charming appeal of woven English wattle edging; and do you know just how easy...
Create a Tropical Oasis on Your Balcony or Patio with HouseplantsWhen it comes to decorating outdoor spaces don’t forget to use houseplants.
Jazz Up Your Foundation PlantingsFoundation plants aren’t usually thought of as the sexiest beasts in the landscape. You may have...
Learning to Follow the SunTypically, I do not follow a clear-cut gardening plan, with little circles indicating where...
Soil Sampling Made EasyAny great gardener will tell you that you need to know your soil before planting. One of the best...
Great Evergreens for Screens and HedgesNeed some privacy? Want to screen out the view into your neighbor’s yard? Consider planting a...
Top Performing Plants for ShadeLiving in the Carolina Piedmont often means living in a house shaded by our native pines and...
Try These Plants for Unique Fall ContainersIt’s no surprise that one of the most common requests I get in fall is for unique container ideas...
Garden Design Tip: Rethinking the Colors of FallWhen most think of fall gardens, the vibrant yellows and oranges of mums come to mind. While there...
Witnessing the Spirit of the GardenWe are often focused on the immediate and seemingly endless tasks of caring for our gardens:...
Using Fall Color in Your Landscape DesignNorth Carolina is a four-season state. The attraction of having mild winters but still a definite...
Native Groundcovers GuideMatching plant to place is always important. Download our guide with details on where to plant...