To bee or not to bee? That is the question. In truth, there are a ton of reasons to “bee” friendly and to bring bees to your garden. Read on to learn the advantages of a bee friendly garden, as well as what the best plants for bees are. Why Should You Attract Bees and
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Anyone with a garden in New Orleans knows that humidity is what Southerners do best. And though many plants are made to take the heat, excessive dampness is not always what they do best. Many times, dampness in plants can lead to root rot and though it can happen to any plant, root rot can
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Ah New Orleans! A city complete with funky shotgun style houses, gorgeous Southern mansions and…extremely small yards. Whether you just have a front porch, a small French Quarter style courtyard, or a tiny backyard, you probably don’t have a lot of space and you want to use it well. Here are some top tips and
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You can’t go anywhere in New Orleans without seeing one of the city’s favorite trees, the crepe myrtle. There is no secret as to why it is our favorite. The crepe myrtle yields beautiful long-lasting summer flowers, tolerates the Louisiana heat, and has a sculptural trunk with beautiful bark. Another reason why it is so
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At first thought, planting a monochromatic garden sounds boring. But really, it can be one of the most bold and striking garden designs that you can make. A large dose of one color really catches the eye, and if you use light colored plants such as white or yellow plants, can really stand out at
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It might be no secret that we love pots. TPG has the largest selection in the city and we have new pots coming in all the time. From a $2 terracotta pot to our $1500 15th century olive jars, we have a wide selection in different materials and sizes and shapes. So we thought we
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Photo: Marie-Dominique Verdier Photography. So this is a little late, Mardi Gras has already passed. The beads are hanging from the trees on St. Charles like ghosts of a party past and it is almost as if it never even happened at this point. But better late than never, we wanted to share a fun
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