Annie's Gardening Corner

'Laying the Groundwork'

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 14:35:00 +0000

In case you missed 'Laying the Groundwork', here it is. Part three of the Cape Cod Home series of our North Falmouth Home. Take a peek.

The covered terrace features granite imported directly from China. Photo courtesy of Greg Bilowz/Bilowz Associates Inc.

In order to match the existing boulders of the seawall, landscape architect Greg Bilowz instructed the landscape construction crew to pull boulders out of the revetment to create the massive stairway that now provides access to the beach. Eighty tons of Chinese granite were sourced to create a maze of terraces and walkways throughout the backyard. Photo by Dan Cutrona

A Home for the Future

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 14:13:00 +0000

What an honor to be part of the design team in Cape Cod Home's annual issue: 'A Home for The Future'. Look for an upcoming exclusive interview in Cape Cod Home's spring issue focusing on the exterior spaces designed by Bilowz Associates Inc. Don't you just love our new drone images? We will be revealing many more as the spring unfolds...Flying Fox Photography!

Residence Redux: Reaping the Harvest

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 17:52:00 +0000

In case you missed it in print, ‘Residence Redux: Reaping the harvest.’

‘Residence Redux: Reaping the harvest.’ Bilowz Associates Inc.

Bilowz Associates Inc. is honored to be featured in this second of six installments of the “Home for the Year” series. In this piece, Cape Cod Home explores the stunning landscape that the homeowner and landscape architect Greg Bilowz have brought to life. Be on the lookout for the third series coming out soon that will highlight the many outdoor entertaining spaces on this stunning oceanfront property. A great thought to chase away all these raindrops on this wet April 16th! Congrats to all those brave runners that weathered the odds and continued to trudge through the Boston Marathon race. #BostonStrong always! And in case you missed the first of six, click here to read the first installment. Amazing drone footage captured by Flying Fox Photography. A great find!

Thank You Ocean Home Magazine

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 18:55:00 +0000

Bilowz Associates Inc. named to the top 50 Landscape Architects in the United States and the Caribbean two years in a row.

Thank you Ocean Home Magazine for recognizing Bilowz Associates Inc. two years in a row as one of the top 50 Landscape Architects in the United States and the Caribbean. Happy First Day of Spring! Here is the online article.

Bilowz Associates Inc. named to the top 50 Landscape Architects in the United States and the Caribbean two years in a row.

Behind The Scenes - Wicked Abandon

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 12:00:00 +0000

In the spirit of Labor Day, the fruits of one's work is meant to be celebrated during this holiday weekend. How that we can take a sneak peek at one of Bilowz Associates Inc.'s landscape design projects, 'Wicked Abandon' featured in the upcoming Design New England (Sept/Oct. 16 issue.)

Now the 'behind the scenes' look of how this all came about.

From design to 3D

to execution in the ground.

Just like our design work, we strive for unique! We invite you to contact Bilowz Associates, Inc., or to browse our portfolios. Like our Facebook follow on Twitter , follow with visuals on Pinterest and find us on LinkedIn and Houzz, too. You can also find us on our Google+ Business Page. (Landscape architects/Landscape Design/serving Massachusetts, New England and beyond.)

Spring Action 2016

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 14:55:00 +0000

Bilowz Associates Inc. recognized by Ocean Home Magazine as one of the top 50 landscape architects 2016

Bilowz Associates Inc. was recently acknowledged by Ocean Home Magazine as one of the top 50 Landscape Architects in the U.S. and the Caribbean for 2016. Land on our News Page and click on this latest news. We are honored to be recognized among the best of the best in the country as well as the Caribbean. Please preview our portfolio and contact our landscape design team for putting your spring action into motion in 2016.

Spring’s Pre-Season Game Plan

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 22:22:00 +0000

Spring's Pre-Season Game Plan

March tends to be that in-between month for garden lovers. We cross our fingers that the worst is behind us but there’s always that possibility of a winter storm. Need a perfect remedy to make it till March 20th, the first day of spring? Here's a pre-season game plan for this Saturday, March 5^th for Greg's workshop at Tower Hill Botanical Garden.

Come learn from a great design coach, Greg Bilowz.

Plus, GREEN is the lifestyle we promote.

Kick off starts at 10 AM for this upcoming Landscape Design & Construction Fundamentals workshop. The class wraps up at noon. It's only two hours plus a great opportunity for those ready to embark or are in the throes of a landscape project. Learn the basics from a great design coach. Here’s the link where you can register but do it soon.

To complete your pre-season spring game plan, especially if listening to the violin in a beautiful setting sounds like the end to a perfect Saturday afternoon, Sarah Atwood, an emerging musician from NE Conservatory will be in concert that same day at 3 PM (free with admission but tickets are on a first come, first serve basis the day of the concert. *(Perfect timing. Pick them up at the reception desk when the class wraps up at noon.)

Right across from the reception desk, you can make your reservation for a bite to eat in Twig’s Café.

It’s the perfect spot to take in the Wachusett reservoir plus its back-drop mountain-view. To walk off those delicious calories, fit in a tour of the grounds and gardens. There is nothing quite as magical as this exquisite botanical masterpiece itching to come into spring bloom.

We invite you to contact Bilowz Associates, Inc., to browse our portfolios. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, visit our blog, Pinterest, LinkedIn and Houzz, too. You can also find us on our Google+ Business Page. (Landscape architects – Creating Design with Harmony & Balance - serving Massachusetts and New England.)

A Heart-Shaped Collage

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 17:30:00 +0000

Two more days until Valentine's Day!

Yes, it may be an overrated holidday that circles around love but rather than circle around for the perfect way to say and show it...

Sniff out your best options and then...


Keep it simple because the magic of love and Valentine's Day is to be just what it's all about.

And the best parts of love and kindness shouldn't fall between the cracks.

And it shouldn't make you dog tired trying to be something you are not.

Love is the message of Valentine's Day and it's the best reason to share a heart-shaped collage.

What Makes the Winter Garden Beautiful

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 17:11:00 +0000

A sunrise in the orchard

Ornamental Kale frozen in time


(A play on words with this festive Winterberry) Winterberried in ice

Or your two dogs just enjoying life on the terrace - romping and taking in the winter sunshine.

When you step into your December garden ready to absorb nature, you're bound to find the landscape's true winter beauty. Just be careful of the snow and ice.

Enjoy this final day of December and may your heart always find this peace on earth. Happy New Year to all.

If you like this blog, check in for your daily share's worth of garden inspiration, landscape architecture and design tips; always original, not cookie cutter and copied. Just like our design work, we strive for unique! We invite you to contact Bilowz Associates, Inc., or to browse our portfolios. Like our Facebook follow on Twitter or subscribe to the blog to receive posts daily via email or a feed. You can follow with visuals on Pinterest and find us on LinkedIn and Houzz, too. And you can also find us back on our Google+ Business Page. (Landscape architects/Landscape Design/serving Massachusetts and New England.)

"Tis the Season

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 18:13:00 +0000

Believe in the magic of the season. Happy Holidays!

Gratitude makes Thanksgiving the best Holiday of all.

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 21:17:00 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving. Safe travels.

A Pre-Thanksgiving Checklist

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 14:14:00 +0000

As we approach the Thanksgiving holidays, this check list reigns from a previous November 2010 post. Though unrelated to design, landscape thoughts, garden chores or anything even close to the outdoors, as we enter into this season of gratitude, this checklist deserves a reprint, especially with all that dwells heavy in the world. It helps to stay focused on what’s important. To add a +one to the list, here's one of my own. Always make time for what you love. Then the last on this list will surely be yours.

Always make time for what you love...

Curiosity leads to creativity.
Trust your positive instincts.
Faith is always stronger than failure.
Success without conflict is unrealistic.
Never let a problem become an excuse.
Always look at what you have left, not at what you have lost.
Don’t miss the best things in life.
You will never win if you never begin.
Fix the problem, not the blame.
Share the credit.
When the going gets tough – laugh.
Never make an irreversible decision in a down time.
Treasure time like gold.

For those of you who might be missing the daily posts, it's been a conscious decision to do more of what I love. So some other things that I love to do, well, it's been chopping into that morning time once solely devoted to a daily post. And although being curious and creative is something I hope to never lose, letting social media drive the boat was not where I wanted to go anymore. I don't want to miss the best things in life. Treasure time like gold.

Nature Advice

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 12:53:00 +0000

I applaud the decision of REI, the Seattle-based outdoor recreation and sporting goods store, to close on Black Friday to #OptOutside. It’s about a company living their philosophy rather than just touting a catchy tagline.

That's an important point for our own business as we try to live rather than just talk about our own company philosophy as it relates to landscape design. For anyone who follows us, yes, you may be noticing a shortage of garden, design, and inspirational daily blog posts this past year. Part of that reason is catching the morning sunrise rather than opting to write daily advice. #OptOutside became a priority in my own life - living rather than just talking the talk now gets the best of my time.

Catching the morning light on an early morning bike ride.

Opposite side - the sunrise light.

Fall foliage in the morning light.

With so many New Englanders traumatized by the past two winters, every single perfect outdoor moment will soon be lost to the winter months. Want to do something worthwhile? Pledge to #OptOutside. For us, it’s about living a philosophy rather than just touting a tagline. Getting outside, being connected to the earth and nature, if it's part of your business model,it should be more than words, it should be part of your everyday life.

I challenge everyone in the green industry, especially landscape architectural firms to take the pledge and make everyday room for #OptOutside. Being connected to nature should be inherent to each design.

Digging the Dahlias

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 14:38:00 +0000

The last of the Dahlias as we fall into cooler temperatures


Though Dahlia prowess still reigns in the garden

Did you plant Dahlias this season? Maybe you're still enjoying their flowers in the fall garden. As you can see above, our Dahlias keep sharing their magic even with some cooler evenings. But this beautiful flower does harbor a secret, at least if you live in a cold climate like New England. You must dig them up if you want them to flower next spring. So let's get started with the rundown; a few quick Dahlia tips.

Dig when the tops of your Dahlias go down. Cut off their tops but do not compost the stalks. Dispose of what you won't be storing and place in your trash so as not to harbor any diseases in the garden next year. (A common tip but it's always worth repeating.) Onto to the drying process. Once you dry properly, shake off any excess soil . Okay, now what? Time to pack for winter vacation. Carefully place and pack the dried tubers in peat moss. The perfect luggage for Dahlias - small wooden crates (approx. 6" X 12") work awesome for storage bins. The next question on your list - where to keep them until spring? Store in a cool, dark part of your basement or an area of your garage that does not get too cold. Seems pretty easy, right and not too much work? Hold on, there's another tiny plug or plus come the following spring. You can determine a brand new area to plant your Dahlias. You're given this grace period, winter, for fine-tuning, adjustments and planning so consider a part of your spring transplanting, at least a part of it, done months ahead. And if you planted them in a not so perfect place this year, it's redesign time or as we like to call it, 'plant chess.' It's one of the best parts about spring plantings.

Remember, if you leave the Dahlias you planted this year behind, under the soil to overwinter, you won’t be digging the beauty of your Dahlias next year. Keep your Dahlias going for longer than an annual can give you. Dig when the tops go down so you can truly dig their beauty in the coming years. If you didn’t plant Dahlias this season, make sure it’s on your list of what to plant next spring. And don't forget the fall rules for keeping them blooming year after year.

Harvest Season

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 14:57:00 +0000


Harvest Season

What we love about fall...harvest season!

All of the above colorful abundance and then some was produced in our own small victory garden because life isn't a victory if you aren't having fun doing what you love. Besides our own passion to create and design unique and beautiful landscapes, we're passionate about so much else. Food is a big one and harvest season can be such a buzz, especially when you grow it yourself. With the upcoming long weekend, make sure you get out and partake in the harvest season that makes fall so special. It's a fast track to cooler weather and shorter days so before the harvest season buzzer goes off, make sure you enjoy this beautiful fall! And don't forget that autumn is also the perfect time to think design indoors and out!

Staying in Love with Your Landscape

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 15:40:00 +0000

How goes the final days of summer? Are you still loving it, your landscape that is or are there moments of apprehension or worse, a feeling of dread rather than enjoyment? We all set off on an ambitious path when we undertake our outdoors spaces. So what keeps your love going and growing in your own landscape?

This Delphinium's second bloom comes just in time to meld nicely with the late season grapes. Sometimes things just happen in a garden. Call it synchronicity or timing - it's the simple surprises you can find in a 'loved and cared for' landscape.

Texture and color in the landscape go hand in hand. Don't settle for ho-hum. Keep it vibrant.

Leave spaces for seasonal changes like this big pot of Mums. Its range of color blends make it a happening space.

Here's an interesting tidbit from a recent Ted Talk on staying in love - 'to stay in love is a choice'. Sounds pretty simple but we all know it's work. Yes, even when it applies to our landscape. We often forget there's a bit of give and take. And often, when it becomes more 'give' in keeping the vibrancy of a landscape going, we call it quits. This alive, growing work of art cannot be ignored or given up on if you expect it to remain.

If your choice is to keep that landscape vibrant, colorful and interesting must be part of the daily routine. Don't settle for ho-hum. Rather than just falling into autumn, make a choice to keep your landscape colorful and interesting. After diving big, even when the seasons change, this alive and growing work of art takes on a whole new meaning when you make a daily choice. Share what you're loving or not loving about your landscape. And for those mourning the loss of summer, enjoy these last few days before we fall into autumn - my favorite season. And if you're looking for the fairy tale, there's always my favorite pumpkin - Cinderella.

Cinderella it is. In case you missed this month's earlier post, here it is again.

Cinderella And Pumpkins – Fall at its Best.

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 20:13:00 +0000

A French heirloom both decorative and edible - it doesn't get better than that! This Cinderella pumpkin exudes fall in New England. Bright and colorful-harvest season at its best.

Do you love fall and pumpkins? Cinderella it is. This unique French heirloom with its intense red-orange color stands out in the pumpkin patch. Although one of the prettier pumpkins for decorating, it’s also great for eating. Cinderella’s thick, non-stringy flesh and very sweet flavor make it tops on our growing list. And why would you want to grow your own pumpkins? It gives the ‘end of the summer’ garden a splash of colorful orange zest.

But this year, in particular, there's a dash of extra magic to our Cinderella pumpkin patch. What makes this year any different or stand out from the rest? Well, these beauties managed to survive and grow through that terrible hail storm a few weeks back. That nasty weather pattern hit our area close to harvest time when many of our nearby farm friends suffered great loss. So this Cinderella pumpkin is a testament to surviving rough times. It's a Cinderella fairy tale plus fall magic at its best.

Cinderella and pumpkins – fall and New England, it doesn’t get better than that! And we can’t forget our #12 is back! For Tom Brady nation, the New England football season is on its magical track!

And one last note - celebrate the harvest season and our local farmers. Kick it off this Labor Day weekend - the perfect time to pick out a special pumpkin from your local farmers' pumpkin patch. Fall in New England - it doesn't get better than that! Enjoy these last days of summer while they last.

Coastal Landscape Design Meets Drone

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 11:36:00 +0000

A drone captures the impressive angles of Bilowz Associates Inc.'s recent landscape designs.

Coastal properties in particular are best captured by an aerial view. Fast forward to another one of Bilowz Associates Inc.'s stunning coastal landscape design projects. Do you feel like you're on a plane, coming in for a landing? There's nothing quite like capturing this view.

The best way to envision the master plan we developed with all of its many intricacies and details can be done with many technologies and tools. And now with the accessibility of drones, it's our go-to. The number one reason - it maximizes the expansiveness of our landscape architectural projects while zooming in on the ground view.

The Ground view of Bilowz Associates Inc.'s stunning coastal landscape design project that emphasizes the intricate details and our philosophy - Creating Design with Harmony and Balance.

© Copyright note: these images and designs have been developed by and are the property of Bilowz Associates Inc. and should not be reproduced in any manner nor are they to be assigned to any third party without the expressed written permission and consent of Bilowz Associates Inc.

What Remains

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 12:10:00 +0000

After yesterday's storms, most of our edible garden is completely gone. Without too much notice, the hail, rain and strong winds shredded, bruised and damaged just about everything we grow. Our garden is a hobby. It's not for commercial production. It's part of our lifestyle to create more than just beautiful landscape designs but understand and appreciate everything that relates to sustainability including agriculture and our food source. This leads me to our local farm friends. Some fared the weather, they dodged the storm. But for those within our own town, it was simply devastating. As one farm friend said who was hit hard, "It's numbing." Why? Because August is a farmer's turning point. This signals the true start of harvest season. With most of the summer maintenance done (i.e, pruning, sprays) this is when your produce should turn to gold. But as this Dahlia and sunset remind us, we keep moving forward. The sun is shining this morning and what remains will move on.

This Dahlia matches the sunset that came after yesterday's storms.

The sunset after the storm.

And a few hail pics that landed on our doorsteps, which is always the worst enemy of a grower.

Hail everywhere...

of different shapes

and sizes...

Maximizing Coastal Beauty

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 09:27:00 +0000


A recent Bilowz Associates Inc. Landscape Design Project. One of our specialties - coastal properties.

Exterior spaces tell a powerful story. At first glance, what might immediately catch your eye is this breathtaking setting. There's no denying this exquisite point surrounded by open water with its own boat dock would be a perfect dream spot for most. But can you guess what that raised grass area is on the right? Follow our design story in the coming weeks to find out this and more. A close up image with details of this area will be revealed to give you a sense of how unique this truly is.

The design point of the story - if you want to maximize a coastal property, it means thinking outside the cookie cutter design box. At Bilowz Associates Inc. we realize that each client's story is different; uniquely its own. With 35+ years of proven experience in the landscape design industry, our company offers a distinctive style to high-end residential projects throughout New England and beyond.

© Copyright note: this image and design has been developed by and is the property of Bilowz Associates Inc. and should not be reproduced in any manner nor are they to be assigned to any third party without the expressed written permission and consent of Bilowz Associates Inc.

Flower Break Message

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:22:00 +0000

When the Daylily blossoms begin to fade...

Replace them with Dahlias.

Adore Dahlias in the garden or cut them for your summer flower vases.

Hot Monday Tropics

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 14:21:00 +0000

With the weather feeling quite tropical, the title is just a play on words. But there is a hot Monday topic to discuss and it's worth a repeat summer performance. Before the segue into microclimates and why it's important to understand them as they relate to garden and design, there's another quick message - pay attention to the nature of things. What's the best way to do that? Expose yourself to nature everyday if you can and pay attention to the process occurring as you take it all in.

Where did your paths lead you this weekend?

Somewhere in nature?


To beautiful and contemplative spots like this.

But onto the hot Monday topic - microclimates. Why is this topic so important? Because there are layers to microclimatic conditions, some more predictable than others. The best way to understand these layers? Take a peek at this great Cornell University link. Sometimes we try to beat the odds but microclimates play a huge role in our gardens. I especially love this Charles Mazza quote. "In the real world, we garden in microclimates, not hardiness zones."

With this oppressive heat, now is a good time to research, plan and even redesign certain areas on your property based on your microclimates rather than just your hardiness zones. The best way to create a beautifully designed landscape is to understand the microclimates. But always enjoy nature, which is often your best teacher for so many important garden lessons. Or you can just return each semester to the 'College of Hard Knocks'.

Why a fig to end this post? Besides the fig fact shared last week on our FB page, we use our stone wall and terraces to get the best figs even if the season is short. Then off to cold storage during the winter months.

As Charles Mazza stated, "In the real world, we garden in microclimates, not hardiness zones." And sometimes we'll do whatever it takes just to grow a fig.

Where Quiet Meets Creative

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 16:29:00 +0000

Completing the finishing touches on a quiet garden space - designed by Bilowz Associates Inc.

Longing for a contemplative outdoor garden space? The most intimate of garden rooms aren't necessarily large and expansive but small and quaint. Plus, garden rooms offer the best of both worlds - it's where quiet meets creative yet this contemplative space above can easily be party overflow and entertainment area. So always make your outdoor rooms functional - not just aesthetic.

Similar to your indoor living space, creating that perfect size room can often be the biggest challenge. One tip - make the area sufficient for your lifestyle needs yet always shoot for intimate. Then add in those unique design details. That's what makes the space truly yours. And don't forget the most important part - enjoy what you create. There's nothing worse than unused rooms - indoors or out - design tip for the day.

© All Images – Property of Bilowz Associates Inc.

Hot Weather Sizzling Garden Tips

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 13:34:00 +0000

The color of the sunrise this morning - red hot over the lake, not a ripple or wake

At 5:20 AM, (the only time to take in a quick cycle) this red hot sunrise over the lake is more than a telltale sign of a sizzling day in store. It's also an alert to what can raise havoc in the landscape. Hot weather has a way of bringing out the worst diseases and insects. These buggers can adversely affect the home and garden. Best way to stay on top of it all - sign up for alerts from your local extension program or check the homepage of the American Phytopathological Society (APS). Top on your lookout list should be the squash vine borer simply because it can obliterate an entire garden in no time at all plus it typically hits this time of the season. This great link from the University of Minnesota extension program gives you the skinny on everything you need to know - how to spot, treat and deal with a squash vine borer infestation.

And for all the green lawn lovers, be on the lookout for Pythium blight, which can hit when temperatures stay above 68 to 70 degrees for more than 3 consecutive nights. Here’s a quick link from the APS site to give you all of the symptoms and signs. Remember, July is #Smartirrigationmonth so lighten up on keeping your lawn wet during this warm, humid weather. Be smart with your watering during the heat of the summer.

But before we wrap up, let's add some additional summer sizzle. These early morning shots capture the beauty of what's in blossom this summer.

Silphium perfoliatum – Cup Plant bright and cheery in the meadow

This Silphium perfoliatum – Cup Plant is just stunning in the early morning sun. We tried to grow this in our own garden but it was too lanky and not happy in the place we found for it. But in one of my favorite walking spots with the dogs, this Cup plant seems quite content. Another garden lesson - save some things for enjoyment in the meadows and in nature. But let's get to some Dahlias. Are you ready for some instant beauty?

Dahlia Karma Chocolate can be combined with so many plants but simply stunning on its own.

Just starting to blossom in our own garden - this spring's planted Dahlias. The first of the varied and different colors to pop is this chocolate colored beauty called Karma Chocolate. Can you think of some stunning plant combinations? We can but all by itself, well, in our book, it's simply amazing. This leaves me with one last thought - all these reasons to wake so early. How else can you capture all the beautiful moments in nature and the garden before the sun starts to sizzle?

The Fire of Summer

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 14:51:00 +0000

According to a recent 2015 Outdoor Design Trends article, 'Fire pits and fireplaces rank as the 4th most popular in overall outdoor living trends, but rank number one in terms of most popular design elements."

Landscape design by Bilowz Associates Inc. - an example of one of our outdoor fireplaces

Landscape design by Bilowz Associates Inc. - one of our coastal projects with a gas fire pit built within the terrace.

Landscape design by Bilowz Associates Inc. - close-up details of the gas fire pit in the terrace above.

But because it's #ThrowbackThursday, here's a post from last fall, Whimsical Details. The reason it's worthy of another peek? It delves into more than those trendy fire pits and fireplaces but an often overlooked detail that brings this number one design element all together. So click on the link and find out what that is.

But speaking of fires, if you want fiery colors planted in your summer garden, here are two choices.

Hermocallis 'Moses Fire' - Add this Daylily to your garden and get some colorful heat. Its deep orange/red flower is hard to capture in photographs but trust me, its name 'Moses Fire' is for a reason.

This new addition for our own garden - Floribunda Rose Rosa 'Gingersnap' has that same fiery color you'll see in your fireplace or fire pit. There's always the Floribunda 'Hot Cocoa'. That's another Rose favorite. It's always important to tie in your design elements - plants included.

And if you missed yesterday's post, Garden Backdrops, check it out for some additional fiery planting examples -worth taking another peek. The Red Castor Bean and Crocosmia 'Lucifer' is fiery indeed. And be on the lookout for an upcoming Design New England article featuring one of Bilowz Associates' landscape designs with a fire pit detail. This collaborative project has all of the above elements - including that one often overlooked and mentioned in the #throwbackThursday post, Whimsical Details.