This week we're taking a look at shapes in the garden: discover a shape-shifting evergreen shrub that looks good all year, learn how shape (and size) affect garden beds and borders, see different garden styles that rely on shapes to define them—from free-flowing meadows to formal French gardens—and more! Plus, don't miss an opportunity to win one of our most popular holiday decor items! There aren’t many shrubs that can take shape like boxwoods. Whether it's a hedge, globe, spiral, or even an elephant, boxwoods have you covered. Learn more about this evergreen, deer-resistant shrub. Varieties are available for Zones 4–9. We've also got some helpful hints if boxwood blight is an issue in your area. Pictured: Sprinter® boxwood (Buxus microphylla). Photo by: Proven Winners. Discover 8 design tips that will help you create a truly remarkable landscape, including using curves to add grace, beauty, softness, and even mystery to your garden. Photo by: Jan Johnsen. Pasture Perfect: A Wildflower Meadow One designer's dream job: to return a long-neglected Pennsylvania property to its rural and rustic past. See how this was done with seasonally changing sustainable meadows that immerse the residents in nature. Photo by: Rob Cardillo. Basic Design Principles & Styles for Garden Beds Learn about designing garden borders and island beds with the basics: types, styles, and general principles of plant placement for each. Your neighbors will think you hired a pro! New Self-Guided Day Trip: Loire Valley, France Planning a trip to France? Here's your guide to amazing gardens in the Loire Valley. First, you'll visit the charming village of Chédigny where "the entire village is a garden." Next, you'll be amazed by the royal gardens at Chenonceau (pictured), and your day will end at the quintessential French garden, Villandry. Pack your bags and grab your passport—you're not going to want to miss this! Photo by: JJ De Sousa. See more Garden Design Self-Guided Day Trips. Add a festive feel to your home or send a decorative gift to a friend. Here are 12 holiday decorating ideas for indoors or out. One of the most popular items in our holiday decorating guide is the amaryllis kit. If you'd like a chance to win one, just share this newsletter with your friends before Tues 11/19 at 2 PM PST, and you'll automatically be entered! There's some crazy weather going on around the country. I hope you were able to get your garden tucked in before it hit! See the link below (in case you missed it) for more on winter garden prep. Happy gardening! In Case You Missed It: Not currently receiving this weekly newsletter? Subscribe here! No images? Click here for a web version of this email. |