Design Principles

Before a single plant goes in the ground, there are decisions to make. This is where I work through the design thinking behind Garden Moxie — the principles borrowed from landscape architects, historic garden makers, and hard-won experience. If you want to understand why some gardens feel magical, start here.

Design Principles | Garden Visits

4 Bold Design Lessons from Sissinghurst

Sissinghurst Castle Garden is one of the most famous gardens in England. These are the garden design lessons I learned from visiting Sissinghurst.

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Design Principles

3 Lessons From Gravetye Manor

Gravetye Manor is a historic hotel nestled into the Sussex countryside, roughly 30 miles outside of London, England. From 1884 until 1935, Gravetye Manor was the home of the famous gardener, William Robinson. Robinson was a prolific garden writer best known for his views promoting a more natural form of…

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