Native plants used to be reserved for die-hard eco-gardeners. Now they're becoming a go-to for anyone who wants a...
Dennis' 7 Dees Gardening Digest
Welcome to our Gardening Blog—your go-to resource for garden design tips, plant care advice, and seasonal inspiration.
Written by industry experts, our articles cover everything from indoor and outdoor plant selection to landscaping trends and timely gardening tasks. Check back often for fresh updates to help your outdoor space thrive year-round! We also offer FREE classes and paid workshops to help you succeed in your garden, landscape, and home.
How to Use Boxwood in Your Garden
Boxwoods are the staple shrub of traditional garden design, providing formal, elegant evergreen structure as low...
Fertilizer 101: The Ultimate Guide to Plant Nutrition
Fertilizer is an essential tool for keeping plants healthy and thriving. Just like humans need a balanced diet, plants...
7 Underappreciated Flowering Trees & Shrubs
Nothing reenergizes the spirit in Spring like a big, blooming plant! While Camellias, Dogwoods, and Magnolias all take...
Container Garden Planting, Care & Maintenance
Container gardens are a fantastic way to grow plants in virtually any setting. Containers allow you to experiment with...
How to Garden in Shade With Afternoon Sun
Shade gardens with afternoon sun experience the challenge of intense light for a small period of time which is...
How to Start Seeds Indoors: Step-by-Step Process
Starting plants from seed is an immensely rewarding experience that fills gardeners, young and old, with hope and joy....
How to Create an Ornamental Edible Garden
Edible gardens don’t have to value function over form—when you weave edible plants into your garden beds, borders, and...
The Top 3 Rose Trends of 2025
Roses are completely delightful—they fill the garden with intoxicating fragrance, bloom in virtually every color...
7 Romantic Plants for Garden Lovers
Soft, blousy blooms in shades of white and pink. Fragrance that lights up the garden. Names that evoke love and...
Daphne Odora: Winter Blooms & Intoxicating Fragrance
The fragrance of Daphne odora, or Winter Daphne, is iconic and signifies the start of Spring in a way that few other...
Designer Tips for Creating Pacific Northwest-Inspired Landscapes
Pacific Northwest landscapes are dynamic retreats full of textural, sculptural plantings where natural elements are...