Rosebrook Gardens Peonies: All You Need To KnowMy peonies in my garden are out of control and I love it! My home has probably been the most photographed and filmed home in Fairfield County, and my peonies have served as an inspiration for all who have visited Rosebrook Gardens over the years. This spectacular display only comes once a year but it’s so worth the wait.
A Green Lawn Alternative—I’ve Got You CoveredI love my lawn, and having a fabulous large lawn can be beautiful and increase the value on your home, but I also know that the cost is high—both to the wallet and, as it becomes more and more a topic of discussion, the environment: owning a mower, the toxic emissions, fertilizers, pesticides, water consumption and let’s not forget about the time needed for weekly mowing.
Gardening For Less- Secrets Revealed I’ve had the pleasure to be on the Martha Stewart Living Radio Show on Sirius Satellite several times over the last year and I must say, “I love doing radio!” The show’s host, Mario Bosquez, is the nicest guy you’d ever want to meet and having the pleasure to sit down with him is always a treat. That said, Mario has the silkiest voice you ever did hear, making him perfect as a radio personality.
Eco-Friendly Garden IdeasOh what can you do to create an eco friendly garden? Truth be told, many things as it all starts much like a baby's first walking steps - one step at a time with a desire to get somewhere.
Tis The Season To Be MAR-ryIt's a matter of taste for everyone on how you choose the decorate, of course, but I like keeping my decorations in line with all winter holidays.
Mar Jennings' Fall Gardening SecretsOver the years I have adapted my gardening secrets to a proven list every season, and they have become what I do year after year. So here are my Fall gardening secrets.
Falling For Fall PlantingsFall is finally here! I'm so excited as I always look forward to this time of year when the cool autumn months remind me to get back to work and begin my fall chores.
Say Hi To Hydrangeas Hydrangeas, because they bloom from summer all the way through to late fall, are wonderful as a cutting flower and prolific enough for continuous bouquets.
Another Boxwood Please...Want to start your garden design? Begin with the boxwood. People are often surprised that I have over five hundred that surround my home.
Oh... What to Wear In The GardenToday, being a gardener means so much more than planting and tending. Once a gardener always a gardener, I say.
Get In And Get OutEarly spring is the perfect time to jumpstart the flowering season, and what better way than a powerful display of bulbs in the garden.
Mar’s Al-MAR-nacThis is what you will find me doing throughout the year to ensure that my garden remains healthy and vibrant.
It's Winter! It's Not To Late To... And It's Not To Early For...Have no fear, Mar is here with a multitude of ideas to clue you in that "it’s not too late to….and it’s never too early for…."
Double Duty WreathThe holidays are over and many of us have begun, thankfully, to remove all signs of Christmas past. That said, this year I found a creative solution for my now tired holiday door wreath.
It's Winter... It's Time to GardenThe leaves are gone and the days are short. Now is the perfect time to start planning, modifying and/or editing your garden design.
Snip Snippety Snip — Boxwood TrimmingNo matter who joins me in the garden, I'm always asked who takes care of the pruning and maintenance, implying that perhaps I have a staff of gardeners living above the garden studio.
Container GardeningI have come to believe that the career of a gardener should begin and end with containers. My Grandmother taught me this early on when I first expressed interest in her garden. I was just a small boy when she gave me a small terracotta container as an introduction to the world of gardening.
Spring GardeningSpring weather varies timing widely, so use this as a guide, but follow your instincts to set a gardening schedule that works best for you and your garden.
Night Lighting In The Garden Maximizing the amount of time I can enjoy my garden has proven to be an easy task. How you might ask?
Thou Shalt Not Tip Thy Topiary OverThis year, I came up with a creative solution to this frustrating recurring problem. It’s simple, and I have to ask myself, why I did not come up with this idea sooner.
How Do I Love Hydrangeas... Let Me Count the WaysThe enduring love I have for my hydrangeas has become one of my most treasured relationships and continues to grow year after year.
Hassle-Free RosesNo matter how hassle free a rose is supposed to be, remember that putting some time and energy into your roses will increase the number of blooms, prevent diseases and fungus, and improve the beauty of the display.
