IT’S HELLEBORES TIME

IT’S HELLEBORES TIME

When I first started gardening my priority was to plant flowers that I could cut, that were colourful and showy. I relied a lot on standard annuals and perennials to achieve my goals. I also planted only a few of each type in order to have as much variety as possible....
WHAT GARDEN STYLE ARE YOU?

WHAT GARDEN STYLE ARE YOU?

It is nice to know that the spring of 2014 will soon be here; greatly anticipated after this really cold and icy winter!! Many homeowners will be thinking about either a renovation of an existing landscape or a whole new landscape design to compliment a new home....
WALKING ON THE WILDLIFE SIDE…

WALKING ON THE WILDLIFE SIDE…

As I look outside at this years never-ending winter landscape, I have been enjoying the sights and sounds of the various forms of wildlife that are also enduring this winter.  My daughter is calling me the crazy bird lady, as I am often to be found filling up the many...
TO FENCE OR NOT TO FENCE

TO FENCE OR NOT TO FENCE

Fences can be barriers or decoration or often a combination of both. Fencing can create a welcoming feeling to a home or a feeling of privacy. There are a great variety of fence materials and designs available of homeowners. Determine your budget, the purpose of the...
PLANNING A WALKWAY

PLANNING A WALKWAY

In residential design, the layout and materials of walkways are critical to the function and style of a property. They can range from being a very practical direct way for people to enter the home, to a meandering path that allows someone to look around and enjoy the...