Our Biggest Planting Project Yet! Over 100 Roses, Hydrangeas & Annuals in Our New Garden Border
Follow our biggest garden project yet—installing over 100 shrubs and annuals to transform our west border from a simple hedge into a stunning mixed border.
We Put the East Border in Order! Roses, Hydrangeas & a Contemporary Cottage Garden Refresh
Learn how we transformed our east border using low-maintenance roses, storm-proof hydrangeas, and spectacular annuals to create season-long color in Zone 6a.
Adding Structure with Hydrangeas and More! | West Side Garden Transformation Part 3
Discover how we’re transforming our west garden border with carefully selected shrubs that add structure, texture, and year-round interest around our pondless waterfall.
New Shrubs You’ll Want This Year: Proven Winners Haul + Garden Plans
Discover our carefully selected shrubs for 2025, including pre-release varieties! Learn about hydrangeas, evergreens, and colorful shrubs perfect for upstate New York gardens.
Planting Trees by the Pondless Waterfall | Step Two of Our Garden Redesign
Discover how we selected and planted Japanese maples and specialty evergreens to create a foundation around our new pondless waterfall in our Zone 6a upstate New York garden.
Transforming Our New Garden with a Pondless Waterfall: First Step in the West Side Garden Re-Design
Learn how to transform your garden with a stunning pondless waterfall. Discover the installation process, benefits, and planting ideas for this low-maintenance water feature.
Planting Stunning New Trees | Protecting the Garden from Deer + Spring Transplants!
Learn how to enhance your spring garden with Japanese maples and birch trees, relocate struggling perennials, and set up effective motion-activated deer deterrents.
April Garden Tour: First Flowers, Big Plans, and Garden Progress!
Take a virtual walk through our April garden in Zone 6A. Discover awakening hydrangeas, spring-flowering trees, emerging perennials, and our newest garden spaces.
How We Fertilize Roses & Hydrangeas in Spring Tips for Big Blooms + Healthy Growth
Learn when and how to fertilize roses and hydrangeas in spring for maximum blooms. Discover organic fertilizer options, proper application techniques, and drip line secrets.
April Garden Prep Edging Beds, Perennial Cleanup + Pruning a Tree
Tackle these 5 important April garden tasks: dividing ornamental grasses, pruning roses, cleaning up hellebores, adding drip irrigation, and starting seeds for summer flowering plants.