What does deer-RESISTANT mean?

If you share your garden with deer, you'll be familiar with the term, and when shopping for plants have undoubtedly asked nursery staff for assistance in choosing things that are deer-resistant. Yet what does that really mean? Let's be clear: it does NOT mean deer-PROOF. With that out of the way let's dive a bit…

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Deer-Resistant Containers: Before & After

I thought you might like to see how some of my summer container designs have grown in. All three designs are planted in full sun, are deer resistant, and low maintenance. The "After" images are approximately 6-7 weeks after planting. They all had Osmocote added as a slow release fertilizer when first planted but have…

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Watery Hues at Chanticleer

I'm sure you've heard of the renowned white garden at Sissinghurst. Even if you've never seen it in person there are countless images online depicting its quiet elegance. Does the idea of a monochromatic color scheme intrigue you but you're nervous to try it? Are you afraid it will lack interest? You're not sure which…

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Contemporary Container Design

Thanks to YOU and your great ideas I finally got my new container planted. I'm not usually stumped – it was more that I had too MANY ideas, and your input helped hone them down perfectly. (In case you've forgotten you can revisit my original post Imagination Needed here. ) The criteria Plants for the…

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