Got brown and crispy plants? Put down your pruners if winter has not ended yet!  Are you having a hard time ignoring them the ugliness of the frost-damaged leaves? Or perhaps you have no problem with some brown spots in your garden.…

The past couple of months has been a period of busyness, a new look, and opportunities for me. Normally in December, work in the garden slows down, which means that I have fewer landscape consultations. I welcome this time of year as…

I am always looking for ways to help people on their desert garden journey and so I'm offering a FREE class on 5 reasons you are struggling with your desert garden. As a horticulturist and landscape consultant, I have seen people making…

Olive Rose, one of David Austin's recent introductions Remembering David Austin: The 'Godfather of English Roses' Yesterday, the world lost a man who made a huge contribution to rose lovers all over the world. Called the 'Godfather…

Let's face it, the holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year, BUT it can also be the most stressful. Particularly when trying to find the right gift for friends and family. Well, I'm here to help you find the perfect…

Revitalizing a Desert Landscape An Outdoor Renovation Story Desert landscape beauty? Yes please! Have you ever renovated the interior of your house? Seeing the old, outdated elements peeled away and replaced with new paint, flooring,…

Decorating with Pumpkins in Fall Fall is my favorite season of the year. It stands to reason, pumpkins play a big part in both my garden, crafts, fall decor, and food! A few years ago, I visited an Atlanta garden. This is where colorful…

UPDATE: This blog post originally was published six-years-ago, and I still like to grow vegetables in pots. It's hard to believe that my garden helper is now 16 years old and driving a car! I hope you enjoy it! I started growing vegetables…

Do you have windows that face outward toward a view that you would rather not see?  Perhaps it is the view of the house next door. Or you have a bare wall. Maybe you need some protection from the sun. To solve these problems,…