And so begins Chapter II of the post I wrote in March, entitled “Garden Lessons,” about the struggles encountered on a project with deer, too much shade and the right plant in the wrong place or the wrong plant in the right place. The first order of business was clearing out the back of the […]
Garden Design Montclair
Hard-Working Annuals
What can I say about annuals? I used to think I didn’t like them; I would go so far as to advise clients against planting them. Since you had to re-buy and re-plant them every year, I really felt they were a waste of money and time. When I compared them to the return visits […]
For the Love of Pruning
As I drive around Montclair, my eyes are always looking at houses and gardens. Of course, it might be better to keep them more clearly on the road but I can’t help myself; I have to look. Often times I see gardens that I love and they are an inspiration to me. They must give […]
What Season is it Anyway?
Christmas Day 2015 was a Balmy 63 Degrees No chestnuts were roasting on an open fire here. December 27th was still beautiful though the forecast was finally looking a little chilly for the upcoming days. So that was the day to finish up the outside chores…to finally get it all done. We were only just bringing […]
