Planting, Design and Care Tips for a Fresh Start
Spring is the season of new beginnings. Flowers burst back to life as the soil warms and the days get longer. It’s the p...
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Nipponanthemum nipponicum – The Japanese Flower From Japan
The Japanese flower from Japan—that’s literally what the Latin name Nipponanthemum nipponicum translates to in English. ...
Planting, Design and Care Tips for the Hottest Season
Summer is when the garden truly shines. Flowers burst into color, pollinators are active, and outdoor spaces feel alive....
A stunning white lilac – Syringa pekinensis, known as Peking lilac
First of all, last week was pretty awesome. The weather in Maine had been holding steady, but then on Wednesday, we flew...
Garden Designer vs AI – part 1 – Successful Garden & Lifestyle Design
Rachel Mathews
Professional international garden designer for over 3...
Growing Father Farges Filbert – Corylus fargesii
Yes, you read that correctly—Father Farges’ filbert. And no, this isn’t just another obscure plant name to tuck away in ...
Not Your Grandmother’s Quince: Meet the Double Take Chaenomeles speciosa
You might be thinking, “Wait, are we really talking about quince?” And maybe even, “Aren’t those the thorny shrubs my gr...
Rhapidophyllum hystrix – A Needle Palm Grows in New England?
Of all the plants in the world, I really do love palms. There’s something about them—their bold silhouettes, the way the...
Dahlia ‘Mystic Illusion’: The Golden Retriever of the Garden
If there is a golden retriever puppy of the plant world, it has to be a dahlia. I mean, everybody loves golden retriever...
Designing Through the Midseason Garden Lull
By mid-July, many gardens lose their momentum.
Spring’s exuberance has faded. Late-summer perennials are still gather...