We are well into fall now although you may not be able to tell by the weather we have been having here in Raleigh, NC. However, we are approaching …
DesignScapes
Is Your Garden Environmentally Friendly?
An environmentally friendly garden can incorporate numerous characteristics but some of the ones that Designscapes of NC thinks are easy to consider …
Meadow Gardens
Have you driven down Interstate-40 in North Carolina and noticed the beautiful wildflowers blooming along the roadsides? If, like me, those colorful …
Look Before You Leap!
Autumn is just around the corner which brings with it great weather for gardening. Fall in Raleigh, NC is a perfect time to plant which may tempt you …
Add Flare With Ferns
If you have shady places in your garden where you are having trouble getting anything to grow, you might want to try growing ferns. Ferns are …
Sustainable Landscapes
Sustainability is quite the "buzz' word lately, but how does it relate to the residential landscape? Some basic ways to create a sustainable …
A Water Wise Garden to Beat Summer’s Heat
It's the end of July in Raleigh, NC which means we still have more heat to beat. The "Dog Days of Summer" extend into August in this part of the …
Small Space Gardening
If you only have a small outdoor space, you still have plenty of options for creating a garden or landscape that you can enjoy. There are plenty of …
Have You Been Mooned?
A moonlight garden adds a sense of wonder to nighttime outdoor living. Garden interest from dusk throughout the night sky until dawn can turn a …
Revive and Rejuvenate For More Flower Power
Summer is here! It's that time of year when some of your plants may start to fade and your garden's appearance is looking tired, drab or unkempt. …