The not so dead, dead hedge.
Garden debris meets creative design with the dead hedge. Two rows of posts, about a foot or two apart, is the start of the dead hedge. The dead hedge is…
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February 13, 2025
Lessons from Piet Oudolf Detroit Gardens
If you ever have the opportunity to tour one of Piet Oudolf's gardens, I say seize the chance. Not only can you see in person, the effect of a lush…
February 13, 2025
Plant More, Plant a Variety
This recent dip in the temperature, or shall I say arctic plunge, reminds me of a winter not so long ago when we lost a fair number of plants to…
January 21, 2025
Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf
Join us for a special screening of the documentary Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf at the Mariemont Theatre. Immerse yourself in the world of renowned garden designer Piet…
December 17, 2024
Just Be Still
I recently lamented how fast this season has gone by. I’m not sure if this experience is exclusive to those who garden. Aren’t all gardeners busy planting, dividing, editing, or…
November 5, 2024
Let’s Not Put the Garden to Bed
When I began gardening, more years ago than I want to admit, I learned quite a bit about putting the garden to bed. I was taught now’s the time to…
October 28, 2024
Where did spring go?
Spring? What about summer? This year has flown by. As I scroll through my camera’s photo library, I see the gardens we planted for clients and the gardens at our…
October 23, 2024
May Showers and Annuals
If gardeners look a bit frazzled, it’s to be expected. I was away from our gardens for a week, and I hardly recognized them when I returned as they had…
May 10, 2024
Go Low with Your New Pollinator Friendly Garden
There’s a garden that runs the length of our office. This short garden, where all plants remain under two feet tall, offers me an opportunity to experiment with plants that…
May 10, 2024
Let’s Talk About Bees
The honeybee is often used to promote planting with native and pollinator-friendly plants. We’ve all heard the drum call … Save the Honeybees! While we do rely on honeybees to…
May 10, 2024