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Give Foliage the Spotlight in Your Summer Garden

By Donna Moyer Jun 12, 2025

Give Foliage the Spotlight in Your Summer Garden

Think flowers are the stars of the summer garden? Think again. Foliage plants bring bold color, texture, and structure that can take your garden from ordinary to unforgettable—and many are surprisingly low maintenance. Whether you're designing a lush container or refreshing a tired garden bed, leaves can do more than just fill in the gaps—they can steal the show. In this post, you'll discover three simple ways to use foliage for big visual impact. Ready to see how a few well-placed leaves can transform your garden?

Keep reading—you might never look at flowers the same way again.

Posted in beginner gardener, beginner gardeners, garden design, landscape design, low maintenance gardening, senior gardeners

🌱 Gardening Made Doable: 5 Tips for Scaling Back Without Giving Up

By Donna Moyer May 22, 2025

🌱 Gardening Made Doable: 5 Tips for Scaling Back Without Giving Up

 

Gardening doesn’t have to be all or nothing. If you’re short on time, space, energy—or just feeling the strain of doing it all—you don’t have to give it up completely. With a few thoughtful adjustments, you can still enjoy the beauty, joy, and satisfaction of gardening on your own terms. In this post, I’m sharing 5 practical tips to help you scale back without stepping away, so you can keep your hands in the dirt and your heart in the garden.

Read on for 5 simple strategies will help you keep growing—even when life says slow down.

Posted in beginner gardener, beginner gardeners, busy gardeners, low maintenance gardening, senior gardeners