Design Ideas
What is mulching? Why is it important for your garden?
“Mulching” is simply laying a top dressing of partially decomposed bark mulch, fine bark mulch, or arborist chips to your garden beds. (My favorite is the partially decomposed bark; we’ll talk more about arborist chips in a bit.) The importance of mulching When applied to the soil at a depth of at least 2 inches,…
Read MoreGarden Design Qualities To Tempt The Senses: Beauty & Texture, Sound, Fragrance, Taste
When we think of gardens, often the first thing we think of is beauty. Beautiful flowers, textures and foliage woven together to form a beautiful tapestry. They say beauty is in the eye of beholder, our designs are personalized to include what’s beautiful to each client’s eye. We add texture and color by weaving various…
Read MoreIt’s December, what can I do in the garden?
If you’re looking for an excuse to be outside on a rare sunny or dry December day in Seattle, here are some things you can do in the garden: Plant spring bulbs now! Clean-up fallen leaves from the grass (if you have any) and rake them into a planting bed. It’s also a good idea…
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