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Gardening Tips & Landscape Design Ideas for Every Season

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10 Best Pollinator Plants for Bees

10 Front of the House Shade Landscaping Shrubs

10 Tidy Bushes for the Front of the House

Which Lavender Plant is Best for My Garden?

Which Hydrangea Should I Plant? Find Your Perfect Match!

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25 Best Shade Plants for Beautiful Shade Gardens

Think your shady yard is a lost cause? These 25 shade plants prove you can turn those dark, ugly spots into the most beautiful part of your garden.

25 Best Perennials for Full Sun Gardens

Discover the 25 best plants for full sun that will transform your garden with nonstop color from spring through fall. Complete with expert design tips, real photos, and sound growing advice from a professional landscape designer.

10 Exceptional Arborvitae Landscaping Ideas to Try

Discover Beautiful Arborvitae Varieties Beyond Emerald Green and Green Giant

Trees for Zone 7: Find Your Perfect Match

These 10 zone 7 trees are landscape designer-approved for easy care, year-round beauty, and serious curb appeal. Find your perfect match!

10 Best Houseplants for Beginners: Easy Indoor Plants that Thrive

These 10 houseplants have survived my busiest weeks, my learning curve, and occasional neglect. Here's why they're perfect for beginners!

Growing Rosemary Indoors: A Complete Care Guide

Growing rosemary indoors is challenging but absolutely worth it - here's how to keep your plant thriving with the right light, watering technique, and realistic expectations.

The Ultimate Guide to Gardening Gifts

Stop guessing what gardeners want! This expert guide to gardening gifts reveals the tools, books, and creative surprises that will make any plant lover's day, from beginners to seasoned pros.

The Potted Lavender Indoor Plant: A Complete Care Guide

Indoor potted lavender doesn't have to be tricky when you know the right techniques. Get our proven strategies for vibrant, fragrant plants that last.

Learn How to Care for Norfolk Pine Indoors

Your Norfolk Pine isn't actually a pine at all – it's an ancient tropical plant that makes the perfect year-round houseplant. Learn the simple secrets to keep this living Christmas tree thriving in your home for years to come.

The Holiday Lemon Cypress House Plant: A Complete Guide

As a former plant shop worker, I'll tell you the truth nobody mentions: holiday lemon cypress plants are notorious for dying within weeks, but here's how to beat the odds and keep yours thriving.

Discover the Beauty of Yoshino Cherry Trees

Which Redbud Tree is Best?

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Star Magnolia: A Perfect Small Tree for Spring

Welcome Spring with the Okame Cherry

Meet the Team

Hi, I’m Amy, and I love helping people to create the garden of their dreams. I’m a landscape designer and plant lover, and I started this blog as a way to share my passion for garden plants, outdoor gardening, and garden planning. 🪴

With 12+ years in the landscaping industry, I understand what home gardeners need. Here you'll find landscape design ideas, plant care guides, and advice on how to grow plants and create a beautiful landscape, whether you're a beginner or experienced gardener. 🌸

Visit my About page if you would like to learn more about me.

My aim is to offer you landscaping ideas, garden design inspiration, and helpful information for the green spaces in your life.

Happy Gardening! 🌿

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