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Photo by Jay Sifford.
Design ideas for a contemporary landscaping in Charlotte.

This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house. George Mendel

Leland Gebhardt
Design ideas for a mid-century modern landscaping in Phoenix.

Organic soil amendments are cultivated into the soil. Since their nutrients are released by soil microbes, they need to be mixed into the soil so they're in contact with the soil food web. These organic fertilizers are built into the soil at the start of the season, and release over time--no need for additional fertilizers, it's like winding up a clock. Photo by Steve Masley

This peach tree was nearly dead in an abandoned corner of the landscape. Peaches like more water and 'cool' feet than is available here in the high mountain desert. I revived this tree by adding deep mulch out past its drip line and planting a non-spreading variety of comfrey all around. Comfrey is one of the most amazing beneficial plants in the garden, it deserves an article, even a book of its own. In addition to herbal and medical properties comfrey is a powerful dynamic accumulator and mulch plant, it brings a variety of nutrients from deep in the ground and accumulates them on the surface in its leaves. The leaves break down quickly into rich black soil.

Design ideas for a southwestern landscaping in Phoenix.

The Edible Garden Photo: Lore Patterson
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard formal garden in Seattle for fall.

This Digiplexis sports bright, pinkish to reddish-orange, tubular flowers with yellow throats, packed densely on three foot stems. Multiple side branches and sterile blossoms mean a very long bloom time. FEATURES Bloom/Feature Wonderfully long bloom time Plant Type Perennials Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen USDA Zones 8,9,10,11 Zone Detail Hardy to 10°F USDA zones 8-11 Key Features Bright, reddish-orange, blooms with yellow throats Use Ideal for beds, borders and patio pots; great cut flower Exposure Full sun to part shade Bloom Season Spring to fall Dimension 3' H x spreading (18" W) Growth Rate Fast CARE Water Keep dry until established; avoid overhead irrigation (damages blooms) Soil Type Well-drained, moist garden soil Fertilizer Constantly use a liquid fertilizer with micro nutrients until established Pruning Prune dead and dying growth after bloom season PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS water before planting plant in full sun to part shade dig hole 2X the width of pot, backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level water and add more soil if needed mulch plants; fertilize in early spring

Even just a little moisture in the air in the middle of Texas August will produce an abundance of neon purple blooms on Texas Sage!
This is an example of an eclectic landscaping in Dallas.

Ostrich fern. Photo by Jay Sifford.
Eclectic home design photo in Charlotte

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Design ideas for a rustic landscaping in Seattle.

Low growing, spreading, American native with light lavender flower clusters. Incredibly heat tolerant. Use as ground covers or in planters. Southern Living® calls this perennial “bambi-proof.” FEATURES Bloom/Feature Lavender flower clusters from spring until fall Plant Type Annuals Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous USDA Zones 7,8,9,10,11 Zone Detail Hardy to 0°F Key Features Heat tolerance, attracts birds/butterflies, water-wise, dwarf Use Border, container, groundcover, mass planting Exposure Full sun Bloom Season Spring, summer Dimension 12-14" H x spreading Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth CARE Water Keep on the dry side of moist Soil Type Well-drained garden soil Fertilizer Monthly in garden; bi-monthly in containers Pruning Prune as desired, but not required PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS water before planting plant in full sun to part shade dig hole 3X the width of pot, backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level water and add more soil if needed mulch plants

We moved these four Pileas to a bigger pot when they were still young, about three years ago. The bigger the pot, the more space they have to grow and the bigger the plant will become. Credits: instagram.com/houtje.touwtje

Low growing, spreading, American native with light lavender flower clusters. Incredibly heat tolerant. Use as ground covers or in planters. Southern Living® calls this perennial “bambi-proof.” FEATURES Bloom/Feature Lavender flower clusters from spring until fall Plant Type Perennials Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous USDA Zones 7,8,9,10,11 Zone Detail Hardy to 0 F Key Features heat tolerance, attracts birds/butterflies, water-wise, dwarf Use border, container, groundcover, mass planting Exposure Full sun Bloom Season spring, summer Dimension 12-14" H x spreading Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth CARE Water Keep on the dry side of moist Soil Type Well-drained garden soil Fertilizer Monthly in garden;: bi-monthly in containers Pruning Prune as desired, but not required PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS water before planting plant in full sun to part shade dig hole 3X the width of pot, backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level water and add more soil if needed mulch plants

Edible garden in rich soil amended with compost. Falon Mihalic

There are many rain lilies that bloom all across the world, but few put on the show of Habranthus robustus. This pink rain lily will bloom 4 to 6 times in one summer, not minding the heat or humidity. They can be seen performing in shady areas and in full sun. These larger rain lily bulbs quickly clump and spread, offering a showy display in an otherwise dormant summer garden. FEATURES Bloom/Feature Blooms 4-6 times in one summer; perform in shady areas and in full sun; quickly clump and spread Plant Type Spring Bulbs Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous USDA Zones 6,7,8,9,10,11 Zone Detail Hardy to -10°F Key Features Heat tolerance, drought tolerance, water-wise, reblooming Use Border, container, accent Exposure Full sun to part shade Bloom Season Summer Dimension 8-10" H x clumping Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth CARE Water Natural Southern rainfall Soil Type Acidic, moist, well-drained, humus-rich Fertilizer Mix in low amount of an even N-P-K before planting Pruning None PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS Plant in full sun to part shade Soil should be just over top of the bulb Water after planting

More than any other tulip type, the brightly colored species tulips are the best choice for Southern gardens. ‘Lady Jane’ is a Southern classic with a pink and white combination that is both delicate and bold. FEATURES Bloom/Feature Phototropic pink/white blooms in mid-March Plant Type Fall Bulbs Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous USDA Zones 6,7,8 Zone Detail Hardy to -10°F Key Features Heat tolerance, drought tolerance, water-wise, reblooming Use Border, container, accent Exposure Full sun Bloom Season Spring Dimension 6-12" H x spreading Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth CARE Water Natural Southern rainfall/ Dry during summer Soil Type Any Fertilizer Early spring Pruning None PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS plant in full sun soil should be 2-3” over the bulb natural rainfall is best; avoid summer irrigation digging and refrigeration is NOT necessary