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Landscape designer, horticulturist, landscape contractor, artist (painter, illustrator, cartoonist) and garden writer.


Recent comments


Re: Looking At Green Through Rose Colored Glasses

I'm sure hoping this recession has a 'green' lining and new industries that have positive-impact products help elevate us into a better economy! Jane Gates

posted: 1:28 pm on February 21st  

Re: Flowers From A Bad Sci-Fi Flick

Hi Billy. Yes I have used this Puya in a couple of designs. The most successful was used in what I would call a contemporary Western design in which clumps of plants were spaced randomly. It was complemented by puddles of Oenothera that bloomed at a different time and some small Dyckia 'Cactus Ranch Red' plants to echo the Puya growth habit but add color contrast. And, no, it is not a friendly area to weed! But it does look great and attracts plenty of attention.

posted: 10:55 am on June 20th  

Re: Welcome to Cool Green Gardens - A view from the Left Coast

Whatever it is in the landscape, I'm sure Billy will let us know -- with a smile! I look forward to the next blog!

posted: 4:05 pm on April 29th