So, these last couple of months I’ve been focusing on really turning my 3rd floor balcony into an outdoor room that’s both functional and inviting. I say really because, although I’ve been in my current apartment for over two years now, I’ve only just been dabbling with this space. I’m not free to post full [...]
This month the fabled and fair designers of the Roundtable are waxing eloquent about container gardens, and I couldn’t wait to sign up with my colleagues to write this one! I container garden on my own 150 square foot balcony, and create potted gardens for many of my clients as well. What I love about [...]
I just got back from my client Terry’s house out in Lakeway and had to share this pic! I have some of the best clients around–not only is Terry creative and wonderful to work with (it’s like hanging out with a girlfriend while you get a lot of work done), she is thoughtful enough to [...]
Seasoned gardeners know that a good layer of mulch is essential for holding in soil moisture and keeping weeds down, yet when it comes to container plants, these little potted gardens are often left with their soil exposed for all the world to see. Here’s what I use when I create container plantings for myself [...]