On these cold, snow-covered days, when your flowering plants have died or gone dormant, garden structures continue to add beauty to your winter landscape. While flowers may take center stage during spring and summer, winter offers an opportunity for your garden’s architectural elements to shine. The contrast of snow against the hard lines of arbors, … Read more
Pinterest I love the functionality of planter benches. You can start with a simple planter box, add a second, then add slats to make a bench. Finish it off by adding your favourite lush and colorful annuals to the planters. Then later, if you want some privacy or to be surrounded by greenery, add a … Read more
Maybe it’s because I watch and read too much science fiction, but to me moon gates look like portals to another world. Perhaps to a parallel universe? In some ways I am not too far off. Moon gates originated in ancient China and are traditional elements in Chinese architecture, acting as portals between gardens, as … Read more
You are excited, but frustrated. You finally have your own backyard. Now you have a place to turn those unrealized gardening plans into reality. But your backyard is so small. Too small. Just enough space for a patio set and a narrow garden bed beside the fence. How will you ever be able to execute … Read more