In a small garden, the presence of an unused spot often suggests the purchase of new plants. However, there is much to learn about a given spot before planting. A narrow bed against a wall, a space under a tree,…
Grab a tape measure and go to an empty border. Put out markers for just three plants, but do not dig them out yet. Allow space around each marker that matches the eventual mature spread of the plant rather than…
It’s easy to imagine a tiny shrub in a small nursery container fitting right in almost anywhere. Three or four planted together could give a new border a nice sense of volume. But what if all those little plants grow…
What does a garden bed look like in sun and shade? It might be bright at noon but still be in the shade for most of the day. This distinction is important before starting to pick perennials, shrubs, ground cover,…