Imagine a garden that you (almost) never have to water. In a nutshell, that is xeric garden design. Reminiscent of a desert landscape, but adapted to our northern climate, xeric gardens thrive without additional water needs beyond natural elements once established. Plants selected for use in xeric landscape design are drought tolerant, thrive in dry … Continue reading Creating a Drought-Tolerant Xeric Garden
The first patch we converted from lawn in our garden was the dreaded "right of way" area of our front yard, which sees heavy foot traffic and deposits of winter salt and ice left by city ploughs, where I thought no plants would ever survive a winter season. My solution for the space was to … Continue reading Creative Rock Garden Ideas for Challenging Areas
Do you dream of walking through your gardens with a steaming cup of coffee in the morning, stopping to harvest fresh fruit and vegetables along the way? We love designing gardens incorporating edible fruit, berries, trees and perennial vegetables into beautiful landscapes. We have defined and carved out unique green areas in our own gardens … Continue reading Edible Permascapes and Mixed Food Gardens
Native gardening is trending, but many still think they look messy. It doesn't have to be that way! Native plants support our environment and come in lots of varieties. With smart design, native gardens can look stunning and attract wildlife. Just pick plants suited to your space and enjoy the natural visitors!
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