Month: May 2019

10 Easy Edibles to Grow in Containers

These herbs, vegetables, and fruits are just as happy in a pot as they are in the ground – great for any of us without spare real estate!

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April 16, 2019

Houzz Contributor. I’m a California-based writer and editor. While most of my projects are garden-based, you might also find me writing about home projects and classical music. Away from the computer, I’m found in the garden (naturally), on my bike, or ice-skating outdoors (yes, that is possible in California). I’m also willing to taste-test anything that’s chocolate.

See 3 Gardens Beautifully Transformed by Native Plants

Wildflowers, native perennials and grasses dazzle in gardens that celebrate their diverse ecosystems. Native plants all ‘work together’ more easily in terms of maintenance, and the beauty is a given… Enjoy!

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April 20, 2019

Houzz Contributor, Landscape designer, a former garden editor for Sunset Magazine and in-house designer for Sunset’s Editorial Test Garden. Her garden designs have been featured in the Sunset Western Garden Book of Landscaping, Sunset Western Garden Book of Easy-Care Plantings (cover), Inhabitat, and POPSUGAR.

11 Design Solutions for Sloping Backyards

You can hit the garden slopes running with these bright ideas for terraces, zones, paths and more. Check out the article and photos!

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April 23, 2019

Houzz UK Contributor. I have been an interiors journalist since 1995, writing several books on design and numerous features for glossy homes mags over the years. For Houzz, I cover decorating ideas and trends and interview designers and professionals for their insights to create in-depth features. My favourite pieces to write, though, are Houzz Tours, as I love exploring and learning about real homes. Call me curious — or nosy!