Episode 181: Plants You Can’t Kill
When plants are done in by pests, diseases, or bad weather, it is hard not to take it personally. But on the positive side, each plant that shuffles off this mortal coil does offer an ...
Grasses
Planting Plan: Use Containers to Create a Lush Garden Oasis in a Small Space
Container garden designer Derrik Gagliardi’s garden in Minneapolis, Minnesota is a bit of a hidden gem. Walking past the property, you wouldn’t even notice the secluded side yard ...
More fox and owl action in the garden
May 12, 2025 I’d seen her, but my husband hadn’t. So yesterday evening, we did a fox stakeout. As the sun went down, we parked ourselves on the front patio, watching and listening. Then — a ...
Owls, lizards, finches, and fox at home in my garden
May 11, 2025 It’s Wild Kingdom in my garden right now. Watching wild creatures make their homes, hunt, and raise their young in the garden hugely motivates my gardening efforts. There’s nothing ...
Edgeland House, where the wild things are
April 19, 2025 Located in a (formerly) derelict industrial zone in east Austin, Edgeland House is one of the most written-about residences in town, despite being all but invisible from the ...
Getting Creative with Patio Materials
When it comes to landscape design, patios are the most requested hardscape element from my clients, and for good reason—they serve as a central hub of activity and a visual anchor for ...
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