by Carol | Mar 3, 2025 | Dramatic Flowers, Drought Tolerant Garden, Garden Tips, Native Plants, Plants I Recommend, pollinator plants
Rudbeckia lacinata Herbstonne’ with Gold Band Miscanthus grass in Portland summer garden. It’s still flowering in October. My clients (in Portland, Oregon) often want a garden design with lots of flowers for making flower arrangements. ...
by Landscape Design in a Day | Feb 17, 2025 | Dramatic Flowers, Drought Tolerant Garden, Garden Tips, Plants I Recommend, pollinator plants
Rudbeckia f. ‘Little Henry’ in Portland garden design. Standing at just 24”, this petite version of black-eyed susan has uniquely rolled petals. I use it in my low maintenance landscape designs as well as pollinator gardens. Meet Little Henry...
by Landscape Design in a Day | Jan 31, 2025 | Dramatic Flowers, Drought Tolerant Garden, Garden Tips, Plants I Recommend, pollinator plants
Growing Joy: My Love for Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) and Other Garden Favorites Let’s get to know black-eyed susan (rudbeckia) for colorful pollinator friendly Portland landscapes and gardens. Welcome to Portland Oregon, my little corner of the world where...
by Carol | Dec 18, 2024 | Garden Tips, Low Maintenance Landscape Examples, Plants I Recommend, Summer Garden Tips
Brighten Your Portland Landscape with Colorful Orange Flowers – Geum (Avens) If you’re looking to add lively colors to your garden, let me introduce you to Geum, also known as Avens. This charming perennial bursts with vibrant blooms ranging from soft...
by Carol | Nov 2, 2017 | Designers Journal, Dramatic Flowers, Plants I Recommend, Seasonal Event
Portland Garden Designer’s Gift Ideas Here are my favorite items to give as gifts. The Tilley hat, favorite therapeutic hand cream, inexpensive gloves, Garden Design Magazine, plants as gifts and pruning tools. The Tilley Hat You can buy a Tilley hat at REI,...
