Lawn care In Mediterranean Gardens – Maintaining A Neat Edge
By Jonathan Yaakobi
The lawn’s appearance can be made or spoilt by the quality of the edge. Keeping a neat lawn edge is especially difficult in Mediterranean and other hot, dry, climates.

The Low Maintenance Garden – Myths Exposed Together With Some Important Tips
By Jonathan Yaakobi
A garden that is too time-consuming to look after, or expensive to maintain, is not going to stand the test of time. Here are some tips for the home gardener.

Garden Color Design – How To Use Contrasts And Create Harmonies Effectively
By Jonathan Yaakobi
Using color effectively in the garden, as in the kitchen or sitting room, is largely a matter of getting the right balance between harmony and contrast.

Color In the Garden – Do You Use It As Would A Professional Designer Or An Inexperienced Amateur?
By Jonathan Yaakobi
Nothing can spoil a garden more than the random, haphazard use of color. How then does a professional garden designer approach the question of color?

Choosing Shrubs For A Dry Climate Garden – How To Think Like A Professional Designer
By Jonathan Yaakobi
Understanding the design function of landscaping shrubs can help you make wiser choices when planning your garden, or adding some plants to an existing border.

Designing Your Garden – Adopting The Professional Designer’s Approach
By Jonathan Yaakobi
Reaching the level of the top professionals in garden design takes years of study and experience. There is nothing stopping you though, understanding their approach and mindset.

Garden Centers And Plant Nurseries – The Three Points to Look Out For
By Jonathan Yaakobi
Cheap is dear is a well-known and well-worn expression. Nowhere is it more relevant than in plant nurseries and garden centers.

Choosing Plants In A Garden Center – Important Tips For Getting It Right
By Jonathan Yaakobi
The only decision you should make in the garden center concerns the quality of the plants in the pots. What constitutes a good plant, and what should you be looking to avoid?

Landscape Gardening – Choosing Plants With Colored Foliage
By Jonathan Yaakobi
While there is no shortage of plants with colored leaves, the home gardener does not always choose them wisely. Here are some tips for getting the best out of them, and avoiding some of then pitfalls.

Garden Design – How You Can Learn From Books And From Visiting Gardens
By Jonathan Yaakobi
The best way to derive inspiration from a garden design book, or from walking around a fine public park, is to relax, enjoy the sights, and try to understand the principles behind what you see.