Every garden carries a history—some intentional, some accidental, and some quietly unfolding over years of growth and neglect. Before you begin reshaping your new outdoor space, it helps to understand the story you’ve stepped into. What you discover now will guide every decision you make later, from what to nurture to what to gently let…
Category: Gardening
First Impressions – Assessing the Garden
I find there’s something magical about stepping into a new garden for the first time. I admit that for me here on Wildwood, that magical feeling did not come right away. In full disclosure, it was underwhelming. The beds were either empty or filled with English Ivy (ugh!) or sunburnt and dehydrated plants. I immediately…