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Some garden ideas start with a problem. Others begin with a photograph, an old book, an odd plant, or the sudden realization that a neglected corner could probably do something more useful.

This is where I collect those kinds of thoughts.

You’ll find design inspiration, unusual planting approaches, historical curiosities, clever little fixes, and the occasional idea that sounds slightly questionable until you see why it works.

Think of this section as a place for good ideas, strange ideas, and ideas that are probably worth trying before buying another plant.

Why Nothing Grows Under Your Big Tree and Can You Do Something About it?
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Why Nothing Grows Under Your Big Tree and Can You Do Something About it?

A big tree can look magnificent overhead while presiding over a patch of ground that resembles … Why Nothing Grows Under Your Big Tree and Can You Do Something About it?Read more

by Mitch Stevenson•September 28, 2026October 20, 2026

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