Lawns are beautiful, but are they sustainable in the West? I think many of us are rethinking that. But, rather than focusing on what we can’t have, let’s put attention on what we can have; beautiful, luxurious gardens without lawns.
Read MoreI love seasonal surprises, don’t you? Oh, and I’m not talking about the stream of relatives visiting for the summer! I’m talking about creating a garden with year-round color! Read on….
Read MoreWatching the Met Gala red carpet reminds me how landscape design is like fashion design. Just as there are design classics, so there are garden design classics. There are always trends in design, wondering where to start? Read on
Read MoreHappy Fall! Your garden can look gorgeous all year round, here are my 5 pro design tips for a beautiful year-round garden
Read MorePeak behind the gates of Hope Ranch at our latest garden reveal that is both drought tolerant and beautiful
Read MoreSummer still has a month to go and after a long dry spell your garden might need a little help. But it isn’t the kind of help you might be thinking. Here are 5 secrets to a happier summer garden.
Read MoreCreate mood in your garden with color. Find out how
Read MoreFiesta Santa Barbara is Back!
Santa Barbara Old Spanish Days is back for the first time in three years! And that is cause to celebrate. Here are 5 tips for a summer fiesta garden Santa Barbara style
Read MoreThe City of Santa Barbara searches for drought tolerant gardens as part of their promotion of low-water gardens. This garden just placed in the top three!
Read MoreHow sound in a garden influences your mood
Read MoreThe Montecito Meadow might be the perfect solution to the drought dilemma
Read MoreTo be a gardener is to be an optimist and being an optimist is a good thing. Who would you rather spend time with: Someone who complains about how bad it all is or someone who can find the good in any situation?
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