Laura Christensen ~ DESIGN WITH NATURE ~ Landscape & Gardening Blog

May brings Peonies, Baptisia, Clematis & Bearded Iris – a beautiful combination!

May 28, 2018 by laurashafferchristensen 2 Comments

DWN my yd may 2018 baptisia close up

DWN my yd may 2018 baptisial close up

DWN my yd may 2018 crystal fountain clematis

DWN my yd may 2018 mirror and yellow begonia pots

DWN my yd may 2018 peonies and baptisia

DWN my yd may 2018 pink sorbet peony

DWN my yd may 2018 purple iris

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Daffodils and Tulips brighten my client Cindy’s spring garden

May 8, 2018 by laurashafferchristensen Leave a comment

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Tulips and Creeping Phlox make for a magical spring garden in my long-time client Sandy’s garden May 7, 2018

May 7, 2018 by laurashafferchristensen 1 Comment

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Knock-out plants for the spring garden!

May 6, 2018 by laurashafferchristensen Leave a comment

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Why should you hire a landscape designer for your next landscaping project?

May 6, 2018 by laurashafferchristensen Leave a comment

DWN blog slide about why to hire a land arch

Spring has arrived and so have the ticks – What gardeners should know about Lyme Disease

May 6, 2018 by laurashafferchristensen Leave a comment

dwn blog lyme talk at streamwood library slide for blog to post on my blog may 6, 2018

February 17, 2018
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Fresh Snowfall Makes for a Magical Backyard Landscape 2-17-18

February 12, 2018
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PRESENTATIONS THAT I OFFER TO GARDEN CLUBS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 2-12-18

December 27, 2017
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HOW TO ADD WINTER CURB APPEAL IN THE FRONT YARD 12-27-17

December 27, 2017
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IDEAS FOR ENHANCING YOUR WINTER LANDSCAPE December 27, 2017