http://www.gardendesigntips.net/blog A Place to Share My Garden Design Tips Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:10:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I have many spots I love in my garden but one of my favorites is my pergola. I talked about pergolas in a previous article but today I wanted to talk to you about what's underneath it. This garden design tip is all about flagstone. Flagstone is obviously a type of ... http://www.gardendesigntips.net/blog/2009/09/garden-design-tip-flagstone/ With so many current varieties and so many new ones coming to market each year, how can we narrow this garden design tip down to the top 3? Well I'm going to share with you my favorites along with some very important advice.  But let's get down to business shall ... http://www.gardendesigntips.net/blog/2009/08/top-3-favorite-perennials/ Okay, I probably shouldn't start out by telling you what my top garden design tip is but I just can't help it.  My absolute favourite broadleaf evergreen is the Carol Mackie Daphne.  Now that I have let the cat out of the bag, here in more detail are my top ... http://www.gardendesigntips.net/blog/2009/08/top-3-broadleaf-evergreens/ 1st and foremost, as a fellow gardener, I'm obliged to tell you, you must have at least 1 Japanese maple somewhere on your property.  These top garden design tips will make your garden the envy of the block.  I promise beyond any reasonable doubt, these pricey  gems are worth every ... http://www.gardendesigntips.net/blog/2009/08/top-3-japanese-maples/ Garden structures are generally referred to as 'hard landscaping.'  I've built a few in my day and I'm going to share these garden design tips with you.   Some require time, some require (a lot of) money but they all add great interest to any garden or landscape. 1 - Pergola.  A ... http://www.gardendesigntips.net/blog/2009/08/top-3-garden-structures/ Nothing beats the enjoyment you receive from the hours of work you put into your garden.  Nothing can be easier to extend that enjoyment into the evening hours then by using these garden design tips. Tip Number 1 - Solar Lights.  Solar lights these days come in every shape and size ... http://www.gardendesigntips.net/blog/2009/08/top-3-lighting-suggestions/ I know silence is golden but these garden design tips will bring music to your ears.  They may also prevent your neighbors from having to call the local police department on you.  Listen up to make your backyard the favorite spot on the block. Outdoor speakers come in an amazing variety ... http://www.gardendesigntips.net/blog/2009/07/top-3-suggestions-to-help-bring-music-to-your-ears/ The best part of visiting a garden centre is being overwhelmed by the beauty of all the different flowers.  The assortment of colors, the range of fragrances and the shear splendour of mass plantings is a sight to behold.  These garden design tips will definitely help you navigate the isles ... http://www.gardendesigntips.net/blog/2009/07/top-3-favorite-flowers/ I have to admit when I was younger I was clueless what the difference was.  I can remember asking my mother over and over again how you could tell them apart and which was better.  This garden design tip should be titled Annual or Perennial - Ode to Mother. Annuals Annuals grow, ... http://www.gardendesigntips.net/blog/2009/07/annuals-and-perennials-what%e2%80%99s-the-difference/ The title says it all.  The Hosta is truly my absolute favorite plant in my entire garden beyond a doubt.  I have so many varieties and so many, well, just plain so many I've lost count.  These garden design tips are basically a catalogue of my favorite varieties but not ... http://www.gardendesigntips.net/blog/2009/07/hosta-hosta-hosta/