Eden Design

12/11/2025

Transformed in one year. From a weedy jungle to a low maintenance, toddler friendly, water-wise garden. It doesn't take a massive budget to create a space you can truly enjoy spending time in.

09/03/2025

If you, like me, have struggled through pruning with dull shears, it's not worth going through again. Do yourself a favor and sharpen and clean those tools now so they are ready to use this fall.

How to Clean and Sharpen Old Rusty Pruners: Have your pruners lost their edge? Are they rusty and stiff? We’ll show you how to clean and sharpen old pruners so they look and perform like new again!

08/26/2025

Now is a perfect time to trim back your lavender. Trimming the plant back will help your plant look better next season.

In late Summer, it's time to prune your Lavender. Left to their own devices, lavender plants can become woody and ungainly, so to keep plants compact and att...

08/14/2025

Clover lawn alternative ❤️
WAY less thirsty than traditional lawns and is staying so lush and green through the summer heat. This is a common white clover so it can be a bit taller than a traditional lawn look. Luckily, many places carry mico- clovers which are shorter- growing clovers for a look more similar standard lawn.

06/27/2025

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Discover natural and organic ways to prevent and get rid of powdery mildew, including home remedies and organic fungicides. Learn about what causes powdery mildew on roses, squash and more.

06/24/2025

https://youtu.be/J6s2qtZCFqU?si=xBf9ywGlsLdJE1Rd
Super short clip but a must-watch if you are struggling with how to create color harmony in your garden.

06/13/2025

Planting in summer is still possible with a little more care. Things to remember:
1. Plant when its cooler. As a general rule, 80 degrees or below is safe to plant.
2. Water plants well after planting.
3. Check water needs daily. It's easy to overwater in summer when we see a plant wilting. Remember that overwater symptoms and needing water symptoms are the same. Check the dirt 2" down before watering to make sure the plant needs it.

06/09/2025

Creating a successful planter is not always as simple as throwing annuals into a pot. Here are a few quick tips to create a successful pot.
1. Pick a color scheme - decide the colors you want to combine ahead of time to ensure the final product looks it's best
2. Plan a focal point. Just like in a garden, your pot needs a star to create order and maximum effect
3. Think about texture. Planning for interesting leaf and plant texture will keep your pot looking great even without flowers

My pot here has afternoon sun which gave me a great opportunity to lean into the beautiful texture of the plants. I love using perennials as my main plants and only adding in a few annuals for splashes of longer flowers.

04/22/2025

The skinny borders along a walk or house are often challenging to plan and plant. The proportions of a large house next to a small planting area create an awkward space that is out of balance. Here are two easy solutions for these areas.
1) Three narrow, tall plants with smaller infill of perennials. Good options for the tall plants include, grasses, 'Skypencil' Holly, and some varieties of boxwood. Boxwood and holly will tolerate some shade while the grass will need to be full sun. Use this option for a more modern or formal garden style.
2) Add a trellis with a vine for height and infill with perennials. Bamboo can be a simple, inexpensive trellis, or opt for something fancier. Good vine options include clematis, honeysuckle, or porcelain berry for a shady area. These vines good climbers without being overly aggressive and causing siding damage. Use this option for a more informal, cottage garden look.

04/09/2025

02/13/2025

Happy Valentines Day! Let's take a quick look at one of the classic romantic plants.
Bleeding heart is well loved for it’s beautiful flowers that brighten shady garden corners. The problem with this beauty is that, once summer hits, the plant goes dormmate for the season leaving an eyesore in the landscape. Here are a few tips to help place this plant in the garden and keep it looking respectable.