5 Unsung groundcovers for your garden In today’s world, being short leads to a high probability of being overlooked. “Yeah, Garry! You’re finally...
Filling in the Gaps
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Garry Menendez
Staying in Your Lane
Selecting zone-appropriate plants for your garden Like many of you, I have a favorite / know it’s going to be good item at an eatery I frequent. But...
Navigating a Slippery Slope
The Search for the Elusive Level Plot of Land For anyone who has snow skied or hopped on a sled, we know that mild slope equals mild fun. And it was...
The Magic of Fire
Fire pits and Places for the New Year Whoops! Just a tad late but I’m sure you’re kind of weary of that one. Plus, just how many of us have actually...
The Garden in Winter
The Unsung Season of Beauty I have always been a “list” person. My thinking is that there is a much less likely chance that you’ll forget something...
The Gnomadic Gardener
Looking Beyond the Neighbor’s Yard in Search of Design Inspiration We just returned from the trip of a lifetime and aside from the jet lag and time...
The Messy Garden
THE MESSY GARDEN Keeping Things Loose I’ve never been diagnosed with OCD but I’ve had former students bring up the topic once they entered my...
Planning Ahead
Planting Replacement Trees Anyone who knows me can tell you that I am a planner. One former colleague liked to joke “Garry probably knows what he’s...
Weed Fabric
A Most Common Mistake Whoever believes adding a layer of weed fabric will stop weeds may also believe our climate isn’t changing. As I write this,...
Regaining the Edge
Definition of Space, the Key to Successful Garden Design Having crisp lines in the garden accentuates both beds and turf. Seeing an object clearly...
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