Our Trip to the Chelsea Flower Show: Garden Trends & Inspiration
We finally made it to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show — and it was everything we hoped for. From British garden design principles and planting trends to sustainable materials, roses, shade gardens, and celebrity gardeners, here’s what we learned and what we’re bringing back to our own garden.
Mid-May Garden Tour in Zone 6A: Hydrangeas, Roses & More!
Take a mid-May garden tour in our zone 6A upstate New York garden. See hydrangeas, roses, Japanese maples, evergreens, new plantings, and what’s still to come this season.
Drip Irrigation Made Simple: Easy Garden Setup Guide
Learn the basics of drip irrigation, how it works, and the simple system we use in our garden. Download our free drip irrigation quick start guide.
10 Must Have Garden Plants & Design Elements
If we started our garden from scratch, these are the 10 plants and design elements we’d absolutely include again—from hydrangeas and Japanese maples to drip irrigation, water features, evergreens, and climbing roses.
April Garden Tour (Zone 6A): What’s Blooming Right Now
Take a full April garden tour in Zone 6A. See what’s blooming, what struggled after winter, and our spring gardening strategies and tips.
Best Evergreen and Tree Selections for Zone 6 Gardens
Discover the best evergreen trees, Japanese maples, and unique plant selections for a Zone 6 garden. Our 2026 garden picks focus on structure, color, and year-round interest.
Hydrangea Types Chart: Identify, Prune, and Grow Hydrangeas
Use this hydrangea types chart to identify your plant, know when to prune, and get better blooms. Includes a free printable quick reference guide.
How to Open a Pondless Waterfall in Spring
Learn how to open a pondless waterfall in spring, clean it properly, and add a spillway bowl. Step-by-step tips plus planting ideas.
How to Plant Container Roses – Zone 6 Guide
https://youtu.be/gJhe5bYmfto?si=MP8X11GBUYA1P4fK&rel=0 How to Plant Roses in Containers (Zone 6 Guide) There’s something about the first planting day of the season that just feels like a reset. For us, it always starts with roses. This year, we’re kicking things off by planting bare root roses and overwintered rose standards in containers here in our Zone 6A […]
Garden Must Haves We Actually Use
Our go-to garden must-haves—from trellises and pruners to hoses, planters, and fountains. The tools and pieces we actually use every day.