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How to Make Your Shade Garden Shine

How to Make Your Shade Garden Shine

February 18, 2020 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Foliage Plants, Garden Design, Inspiration, Perennials, Shade Gardening, Shade Plants

If your yard is shadier than you’d like, you may feel a bit jealous of gardeners with lots of sun. But a shade garden offers some unique design opportunities. Here areRead More

Garden Foliage for Flower Arrangements

Garden Foliage for Flower Arrangements

July 9, 2019 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Cut Flowers, Foliage Plants, How-To, Inspiration

Foliage plays a quiet yet important role in most cut flower arrangements. When a floral designer arranges a bouquet of flowers, at least 25% of it will usually be greenery. ThoughRead More

7 Tips for Growing Hostas

7 Tips for Growing Hostas

February 26, 2019 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Foliage Plants, How-To, Inspiration, Perennials, Shade Plants

Hostas are the go-to perennial for shady gardens, and for good reason. These rugged plants live for decades and require virtually no attention. Rake away the old leaves in spring andRead More

Best Perennials for Spring Gardens

Best Perennials for Spring Gardens

May 30, 2018 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Foliage Plants, Garden Design, Perennials, Shade Plants, Spring Blooming Bulbs

  If you have a perennial garden, you probably know all too well that coordinating bloom times is a tricky business. I’m quite sure I’ll still be working on it in my next life!Read More

Creative Ways to Use Hostas in Your Yard and Garden

Creative Ways to Use Hostas in Your Yard and Garden

May 15, 2018 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Foliage Plants, How-To, Inspiration, Perennials, Shade Plants

Hostas are so incredibly tough and easy to grow, that they sometimes don’t get the respect they deserve. More than just problem solvers for shady areas where few other plants willRead More

How to Use Burgundy Flowers and Foliage

How to Use Burgundy Flowers and Foliage

May 9, 2018 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Color Trends, Foliage Plants, Garden Design, How-To, Inspiration

Burgundy is a color that’s both potent and sophisticated. It’s a good one to have in your garden design tool kit. From garnet to merlot, maroon to mahogany, these dark, purple-red hues can take your gardenRead More

Tropicanna: Wow Plants for Your Summer Garden

Tropicanna: Wow Plants for Your Summer Garden

April 18, 2018 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Foliage Plants, Inspiration, Spring Planted Bulbs, Summer Bulbs

If you want to add a big splash of color to your garden with a very small amount of effort, plant some cannas. Their bold foliage, impressive size and brilliant red, yellow and orangeRead More

High Impact Container Gardens

High Impact Container Gardens

May 24, 2017 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Container Gardening, Foliage Plants, Garden Design, Spring Planted Bulbs, Summer Bulbs

If I were hiring a garden designer to plant the containers around my front door, I’d expect to get something pretty special.  Big, dramatic plants in unique and surprising combinations. ContainerRead More

Landscaping Made Easy With Caladiums

Landscaping Made Easy With Caladiums

May 9, 2017 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Foliage Plants, Garden Design, How-To, Shade Plants, Summer Bulbs

My idea of a great summer weekend is spending 10 or 15 hours in the garden. But I know not everyone feels the same, and that includes Longfield Gardens co-owner Pete Langeveld.Read More

Fresh Ideas for Growing Cannas in Your Garden

Fresh Ideas for Growing Cannas in Your Garden

April 19, 2017 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Foliage Plants, Inspiration, Spring Planted Bulbs, Summer Bulbs

There is nothing subtle about cannas. With their big leaves, impressive height and vibrant, orchid-like flowers, these flashy extroverts love being the center of attention. Finding new and creative waysRead More

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