Flax lilies (Dianella spp.) and sweet flags (Acorus spp.) Resemble each other superficially because both have a somewhat grasslike aspect with clumping growth. They differ from each other in most… [Continue Reading]
Flax Lily vs. Sweet Flag
Category: Tropical Style
Great Design Plant: Ironweed Fills Tall Garden Orders
I am constantly on the lookout for native plants I don’t find in gardens but that I do see outside in the wilderness. Ironweed is a unique plant that is… [Continue Reading]
8 Materials for Raised Garden Beds
The allure of raised garden beds is not new, and although they are remarkable focal points, their roots are a lot more practical than aesthetic. Raised beds were originally created… [Continue Reading]
Wonderful Garden Combo: 3 Plants for a Dry Climate
You require tough plants for tough gardens, and one of the most difficult places to plant is one with rapidly draining sandy soil, full sun and little water. Many plant… [Continue Reading]
Walkway Landscaping Rolls Out the Welcome Mat
Landscaping is the jewellery of the house in front gardens. It accessorizes and adds color and sparkle that might not fit into a home’s outdoor differently. The walkway to your… [Continue Reading]
Great Design Plant Blood Grass
Anything with “blood” in its name doesn’t immediately appeal to me, but once I watched Japanese blood grass in action, I was sold. It’s amazing and waves in the wind,… [Continue Reading]
Set of the Landscape: Create the Attractiveness of a Japanese Garden
A Japanese garden may seem minimalist and bare, but designing a real Japanese garden is not a easy job. Every element of its design is carefully chosen and placed to… [Continue Reading]
Modern Prefab in Seattle
Tucked neatly into a suburban Seattle neighborhood of midcentury, Craftsman and modern architecture, this marginally customized prefab home reflects its environmentally friendly and environmentally conscious community. Principal architect Heather Johnston… [Continue Reading]