It’s Time to Welcome the “Winter Jewels” Hellebores at Tagawa Gardens!
When we think of late-winter bloomers, the daffodils and tulips usually take center stage. But with their combination of exotic beauty and tough-as-nails tenacity, Winter Jewels hellebores are about to […]
This is a great time to give our perennials some extra love!
As the gardening season is winding down, I’m convinced that my perennials are crying out for a little extra attention. A lot of our landscape plants have faced especially challenging […]
Planting for dry shade doesn’t have to be so hard!
Do you have a spot in your garden that’s shady but stays on the dry side? Fear not! You have more options than you might realize for plants that can […]
Perennials That Might Surprise You as Cut Flowers
If you love the idea of bringing the beauty of outdoor gardens indoors, then you may already grow some of the most popular plants that will make great cut flower […]
Perennials with Pollinator Power
If you don’t just enjoy having a variety of pollinators in your garden, but actually plant with those pollinators in mind, you’re my kind of people! Creating gardens that nurture […]
Great Perennials That Belong in Your Garden!
I love perennials because they’re all about “planting it forward,” putting plants in the ground that will pay back bigger and better in seasons to come. Perennials aren’t generally about […]
Principles of Xeriscape 7: Maintenance – with Craig Miller
Maintaining the landscape is key, even in a xeriscape. Pruning, occasional weeding and pest management, checking watering systems, and adjusting automatic irrigation systems as the seasons change will be needed. […]
Principles of Xeriscape 3 & 4: Turf & Plant Selection – with Craig Miller
The most controversial and misunderstood of the xeriscape principles is the concept of appropriate turf. Turf grasses have a place in the landscape, even in a xeriscape. We will provide […]
Principles of Xeriscape 1: Design – with Craig Miller
Xeriscaping offers a way to have beautiful, livable landscapes without excess water use. All good xeriscapes begin with a good design. Learn the basics of xeric yard and garden design […]
The Basics of Xeriscape with Craig Miller
Xeriscape is not rocks and cactus but a colorful, lower maintenance alternative to water hungry landscapes. Learn the Seven Principles of Xeriscape, and take away some great ideas for retrofitting […]
