Container gardens that catch the eye are luscious “eye candy” for the container garden enthusiast! Creative plant containers sometimes tell a story or use unexpected materials that are natural conversation starters. As long as the accessories are waterproof or water…
12 Comments / 1436 View / March 11, 2008
Through my professional experience in landscape design, I’ve come to the conclusion that there is a marked difference between the kinds of plants that men and women like to see in their gardens. Don’t throw tomatoes at me for generalizing…
19 Comments / 4926 View / February 25, 2008
Newly planted "checkerboard" Santolina bed One Year Later:"My, has that Santolina grown!" The newly planted Santolinas (Lavender Cotton) were petite 1-gallon plants two years ago, but look at them now! The…
5 Comments / 1016 View / February 21, 2008
Designer Shirley Bovshow reveals the "Secret Language of Flowers" I was asked to speak about the Meaning of Flowers or "the language of flowers" on one of my NBC iVillage Live show appearances recently. As I researched the subject,…
3 Comments / 1416 View / February 14, 2008
Dwarf Meyer lemon bush (trees) are perfect for tiny gardens! Who says you need massive land space to grow an orchard of citrus? Not in my garden world! I have 7 dwarf Meyer Lemon (Improved) bushes flourishing and fruiting in…
13 Comments / 17362 View / January 29, 2008
It's time to ditch those Poinsettias! When Christmas rolls around, Poinsettias of every color and hue are an ubiquitous choice for many people for their home and garden decor. That's okay if you have no other options, but Poinsettias are not…
0 Comments / 285 View / December 10, 2007
Pruning and maintaing Kangaroo paws, (Anigozanthos) is worth the effort because it is very simple to do and greatly improves the look and health of your plant. Anigozanthos flavidus. The native western Australian plant, "Kangaroo paws," ( Anigozanthos)…
25 Comments / 36456 View / November 9, 2007
