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Rhodies need fall watering!
Have your rhododendrons (aka “rhodies”) stopped blooming lately? Do the buds fall off without opening, or are there fewer of them? The reason could be...

How will my garden look right after it’s been planted (installed)?
Right After Planting So you have a landscape design and are waiting for the contractor or gardener to implement the plan....

Keeping your plants in bloom all summer
The end of summer is around the corner, but this is still one of the most common questions we get throughout the year: “How can...

Fragrant Daphne odora
Even if you don’t know Daphne, you probably know Daphne If you think late winter and early spring have a distinct smell in the Pacific...

Enjoy the Benefits of Spending Time Outdoors
One of my favorite things about owning Spirit Garden Design is that I get to be outside a lot of the time! Whether I’m evaluating...

Garden 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...