Category: Carole Ottesen

Green Screens: Planting for Privacy
Using plants as screening is the prettiest way to block an unsightly view, demarcate space, channel traffic, or form the […]

Ornamental Spreaders, Cascaders, and Creepers for the Garden
Tired of weeding the cracks in sidewalks and the places around stepping stones? Plant creepers. These ground-hugging perennials are small [&hellip...

Blazing Garden Plants For Autumn Glory
In the fall, many plants begin to wither and fade away quietly from the garden. Some pass so gently into […]

DIY Potpourri From The Garden
Potpourri is a mixture of aromatic plant parts that captures the essence of the growing season for yearlong enjoyment. […]

12 Plants Deer Would Rather Not Eat
While it is true that starving deer will eat just about anything, it is also true that in times of […]