Does your garden need a little pick-me-up? Garden Design to the rescue! This week, you'll find just what you need to add color, function, charm, and even a little protection to your garden. Plus, see a brand new way to go vertical and some of my favorite pumpkin recipes. Dig in! Electrify your autumn garden with the bold colors of Japanese maples. See 14 popular varieties — although there are literally hundreds in various sizes, shapes, and colors! Photos by Richard Bloom & Rob Cardillo. 8 Principles of Residential Garden Design Great garden design doesn't just happen. There's a lot that goes into making a cohesive design that is both functional and pleasing to the eye. Learn a few tricks of the trade to apply in your next planning session. Drawing by David Despau. Create an Alluring Autumn Garden Celebrate fall with designer Jan Johnsen, as she shares how to incorporate autumn charm in your own garden alongside appropriate seasonal quotes. "I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." - L.M. Montgomery Are squirrels wreaking havoc in your garden beds? We’ve got 10 humane ways to help send them on their way. Plus, you’ll find bonus tips aimed at keeping them away from your bird feeders, freshly planted bulbs, and front porch pumpkins. Do you have more than squirrels causing grief in your garden? Share this newsletter with a friend, and you'll be entered to win The Guide to Humane Critter Control by Theresa Rooney. Make more space for plants (yay!) by going vertical. Create a living wall, privacy screen, or plant column with SkyPots hanging kits. We're excited to share this new product with you from Ryan Benoit, co-founder of The Horticult. Pre-order yours now. We can't wait to see them in action! One of the best things about fall is the food! There are many recipes I look forward to in fall. What are your favorites? I love having any excuse to make some of these amazing pumpkin recipes from Tieghan Gerard of Half Baked Harvest (now you will too!). Happy gardening! No images? Click here for a web version of this email. |