An exploration of why small gardens benefit more from careful thinking than constant planting, and how restraint, planning, and clarity lead to calmer, easier-to-maintain spaces.
Tag Archives: Garden Maintenance
The Small Garden
A practical guide to why focusing on one border can transform a small garden, including soil preparation, editing, planting structure, and spacing for calmer long-term maintenance.
The Small Garden
An exploration of what makes small gardens thrive and why overcrowding, poor structure, and lack of consistency can make compact gardens feel unsettled over time.
“Can These Walls Be Cleaned Without Damaging Them?”
A client asked how to clean algae-stained rendered garden walls without causing damage. This post explains why pressure washing isn’t suitable and outlines a safe, professional softwash approach.
The Small Garden
A calm overview of The Small Garden, Done Properly blog series, outlining twelve thoughtful posts on designing and maintaining small gardens with care, restraint, and intention.
The Gardener's Curious Journal 