Firefox | May 21, 2009
The new East Border is looking so good right now I had to take a few photos. It’s hard to believe these beds are only 6 months old! Though there were a few things that survived from the old scheme, like the magnificent Purple Robe Cotinus in full bloom. Out of the fire comes flowers, [...]
Firefox | April 27, 2009
I am often asked what makes a plant “fire safe”? Is it a succulent? What can I plant to help protect my home? There is an easy answer: forget the plant lists and think about how a fire safe plant grows and what it contributes to your overall sustainable garden. Here a few examples we [...]
Firefox | March 17, 2009
Every time I give a talk, I will mention mulch. I get lots of questions from the audience and it turns into the “mulch hour”. What is a simple way to improve your garden overnight? Mulch! What is mulch? Mulch is layer of organic matter, usually chopped bark, compost, chopped leaves, [...]