Category Archives: Garden Design

I know I know it’s scary to think but Autumn is almost here. But Autumn is the time to plant many of the most popular spring blooming bulbs. Start planning and ordering now so you have your bulbs in time to plant and before everyone else scoops up the most unique ones. Don’t forget TulipsContinue reading “Bulb Planning Season”

Winter is here and with it comes the bleak landscape of so many homes. This is not done purposely but because those outside of the design field usually make their plant decisions based on flowers. Flowers are beautiful and can be an essential part of the landscape but so is winter interest. The best thingContinue reading “Holly Holidays”

1- Plant salt spray resistant varieties. The picture below is a great example with Ruby Ribbon switch grass, drift rose and Black Eyed Susan. 2- Plan for summer blooms since most of your time will be spent outside on the water during these months. Roses, certain hardy hydrangea, Shasta daisy, Russian sage, Hibiscus, Salvia andContinue reading “5 Coastal Planting Design Tips”