Category Archives: Structure
Garden design rule: Focus on the places you see most often
For once, I’ve done it right. I paid special attention to the area around the outside spigot, because — DUH! — I use it all the damned time. And now every time I see it, it’s lovely to look … Continue reading
Finally, fountain functions!
Of COURSE I couldn’t just BUY a ready-made fountain. NOooo, THAT would be too EASY! I had to: buy a few concrete urns from Lowe’s, load and unload them myself [husband has back fractures], … Continue reading
Structure 2: Arches
Here Lulu leads the way into the backyard. We got her from the Frankfort humane society in 1998, shortly after we bought the house. Arches are some great bang for the buck for a lot of reasons: They point out … Continue reading
Structure 1: Porch
Structure is almost the most important thing in making a garden look good, and it’s where I fall short. Alas, the salary from my day job does not afford me fripperies such as brick or stone walls or paths, terracing, … Continue reading
The Lazy Organic Rose Gardener 