Boxwoods surrounding a reflection pool.Image from here.

This week my copy of Landscapes in Landscapes by Piet Oudolf arrived from Amazon.  I know I have mentioned a few times how much I admire Piet Oudolf, so I will not go over board again here. His new book is very good, but more geared towards those in the field compared to weekend gardeners ( I would recommend getting Planting the … READ MORE

Memorial Day was absolutely beautiful. We had a wonderful day with family and friends and being thankful for all those who served and are serving for us to enjoy the day. We went for a walk through the neighborhood and noticed all the American flags being hung for the season. I think a flag is one of the most welcoming signs … READ MORE

Since I am in container mode right now, I found this simple boxwood and zinc/concrete container refreshing. Image from here.

Here is a contemporary container we did this spring for a client in a traditional home, but with a modern landscape. I have provided all the details for you to create this look yourself. Click on above image for a larger size.

We are in full force of planting containers for clients right now (despite the never ending rain). We are also on the constant search for interesting containers and garden features, and one of my favorite sources for inspiration and sources is 1st Dibs. Over the weekend I did some searching and here are some of the interesting items I found … READ MORE

Garden at Tintinhull Manor Image from here. Image from here.

I have mentioned before that I have used galvanized stock tanks for our veggie gardens. The are the prefect solution to growing large tomatoes, lettuce and peppers in a smaller space. I am using these containers again for a client, but on a much large scale. While sourcing the larger containers I came across these great alternative uses for the … READ MORE

This weekend we provided some containers for an event with the McCoy Arts Center located here in New Albany. The container were for an event that was going to be off site, so needed to announce to attendees the entrance.These containers will grow out nicely over the summer to trail down the edges, but already start out nice and large … READ MORE