Dec 14, 2011 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Things I Hate About Your Garden
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – December 14 Twos. I usually hate them. Unless you’re using two plants to frame something else, don’t do it. Two shrubs on either side of the front entry? Fine. Placing two perennials on either side a birdbath? Acceptable, if not...
Dec 13, 2011 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Things I Hate About Your Garden
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – December 13 Too Many Tiny Elements The second thing I dislike about some landscapes is a scattering of lots of small things. Small plants, small ornaments, and small house components. All of this tiny stuff blends together to form...
Dec 12, 2011 | Garden Reports and Rejoicing, Inspiration, Things I Hate About Your Garden
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – December 12 I heard a nice interview of James Swan on WGBH radio today. James is the author of 101 Things I Hate About Your House: A Premier Designer Takes You on a Room-by-Room Tour to Transform Your Home from Faux Pas to...