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 / 1642 View / March 11, 2008
  Garden designer Shirley Bovshow preparing her display for the CBS Early Show When you’re a professional garden designer and appear on television as a garden expert, you have to be ready to create beautiful gardens at a moments notice and in…
4 Comments / 234 View / March 10, 2008
Garden designer and television host Shirley Bovshow Flower and garden shows are in full swing across the country as garden lovers and plant enthusiasts flock to shows to load up on ideas and inspiration. I invite you to consider attending…
6 Comments / 382 View / March 3, 2008
According to some people, tree shadows can be beautiful as long as they don’t cast shadows on solar panels! “Your redwood trees are casting shade on my solar panels!” exclaims one neighbor “Your solar panels cast an ugly view in our…
7 Comments / 199 View / February 27, 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 / 1068 View / February 21, 2008
Valentines Day is a day of confusion for a lot of people, especially when it comes to the appropriateness of different flowers. It's a good idea to take inventory of your feelings for the recipient and think about the intended message…
5 Comments / 170 View / February 14, 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 / 1519 View / February 14, 2008
