Lydia Holley

Flowering Dogwoods The dogwoods are blooming! A flowering dogwood tree (Cornus florida) is as lovely and graceful as a prima ballerina. These trees have danced their way into the hearts of many gardeners, with their stunning seasonal show, adorned in … [Read more] about Flowering Dogwoods

The Change of Seasons By Lydia Holley The seasons change slowly, fighting for control. The youngest, strongest season always wins, but not without a few last-minute punches from the old one. This is what happens in late February/early March. Winter … [Read more] about The Change of Seasons

Leaf Spot I used to have several dwarf Indian hawthorns (Rhaphiolepis indica) lining the porch to my front door. They were lovely - evergreen in winter, blooms in spring, a beautiful backdrop to summer perennials. I heartily recommended these shrubs to … [Read more] about Leaf Spot

Magical Microclimates Does your garden have microclimates? Microclimates are small pockets of areas which have different weather conditions than the general area. For example, if you have an area in your garden which is surrounded by concrete, this area … [Read more] about Magical Microclimates