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A Time to Prune
Mix of Shrubs Fit Together (photo credit: Kathy Diemer) There’s a reason that so many books are written on this subject; as gardeners we soon come to realize that knowing the “when and how-to” of...
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The Variegation Sensation
Knautia ‘Thunder & Lightening’ (photo credit: Kathy Diemer) It may not be time to plant yet, but it is the opportune time to start planning. Are there a few bare spots you’re looking to fill?...
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Fall Clean Up
Freshly tended fall border (photo by: Kathy Diemer) If you’re like me, the thought of dragging out the vacuum and dust rags is just that . . . a drag. Perhaps when I was younger and home ownership was...
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Winter Bones
Weeping katsura, hemlock and grasses provide a variety of forms and colors (photo by: Kathy Diemer) For those of us enduring long periods of dormancy in our seasonal landscapes, winter bones help to...
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The Selection Process
A young Pin Oak’s ample canopy (photo by: Kathy Diemer) With the landscape in hibernation mode, there’s no time like the present to view your blank palette and think about ways to kick it up a notch....
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Fences
Fences separate gardens from walkways (photo by: Kathy Diemer) It is often said that fences make good neighbors, yet fences offer much more than a friendly barrier between adjoining properties. A lot...
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Mixing It Up
Mixing form, color and texture (photo by: Kathy Diemer) One of the most common questions I’m asked when people visit my gardens is how to select and combine plants so that they look great together....
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Container Combos for 2014
Container with Zinnia, Bronze fennel & caterpillar (photo by: Kathy Diemer) The end of May is a welcome time for gardeners; summer is only weeks away and more importantly, Jack Frost has been...
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Summertime Tips
The summer border (photo by: Kathy Diemer) Not unlike the wrath of old man winter’s icy grip, summer can be a harsh mistress carrying a variety of problems on her balmy coattails as well. With warmer...
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A Natural Garden
Button bush and ironweed in a natural setting (photo by: Kathy Diemer) Do you have a spot on your property that’s sort of “Blah”? Perhaps it’s a little wet or in a difficult place to mow, so it always...
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Shades of Grey
Silvery combination (photo credit: Kathy Diemer) As summer winds down and fall colors blaze, a few soothers can help balance the display. And that’s where grey foliage serves as a welcome moderator....
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Decorating with Greens
Greens and Pine cones in Wire basket (photo credit: Kathy Diemer) With at least ten weeks to go before any signs of life erupt from the gardens, I find myself searching for things to add a little...
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Designing for Winter Interest
Roadside Garden in Summer (photo credit: Kathy Diemer) Whether novice or experienced, we all strive for gardens that look good no matter the season. And that is indeed a challenge. What can we do to...
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Exclamation Points!
Skyrocket Juniper makes a Statement (photo credit: Kathy Diemer) There’s a lot of hub-bub amongst the literary hierarchy regarding the use, or contended misuse, of the exclamation point in a sentence....
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Recipe for a Low Maintenance Garden
Itea ‘Henry’s Garnet’ w/ stachys (photo credit: Kathy Diemer) You’ve all heard the term “Low Maintenance Garden”, but in actuality many so called low maintenance gardens are way more work than anyone...
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Jeepers Weepers
Weeping Katsura Background (photo credit: Kathy Diemer) When it comes to structure, weepers are a form that shouldn’t be denied an opportunity to accentuate your garden. Average plants and shrubs tend...
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The Art of Stone
The construction site (photo by: Kathy Diemer) One of the first things I did when my family moved into our home over twenty years ago was to focus on the exterior. Even then I had a great desire to...
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Working On the Inside
A whimsical dog sits atop a hand painted dresser (Photo by: Kathy Diemer) You all know me as a hands-on garden designer that has been digging in the dirt for decades. I’ve written many blog posts...
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Ornamentation
Decorative Wire Ball (photo credit: Kathy Diemer) As we wander about living our lives, we often come upon various curiosities, many that can be used for purposes other than originally intended. In...
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A Time to Prune
Mix of Shrubs Fit Together (photo credit: Kathy Diemer) In my New England garden, where 6 months of the year plants are dormant, the backbone consists of low maintenance shrubs, evergreens and small...
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