Fran Sorin - Garden designer, writer and gardening expert. Inspirational gardening tips and advice on garden makeovers, bulbs, seeds and annuals

Fran Sorin, garden designer, writer and expert

Fran Sorin, an author, broadcaster, journalist, garden designer and nationally known gardening expert is changing how people perceive gardening. Her multi-media exposure reflects her philosophy that gardening is a process that can teach individuals how to live more meaningful, creative and healthy lives.

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Digging Deep by Fran Sorin

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As the GardenSmart contributor, Fran's articles have appeared in over 700 newspapers and reached 49.5 million people

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Using Native Plants To Save The Ecosystem

In the past couple of years, discussions about the importance of using native plants in our landscape have become more frequent.

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Rain Gardens

Rain gardening has become one of the hottest trends in gardening today. It offers a beautiful, low-maintenance garden, provides food and shelter for wildlife, and helps the environment.

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Dealing With Droughts: Who Will Be The Ultimate Garden Survivor?

Hey, droughts happen. Don't lament losses. Instead, smart gardeners celebrate small victories.

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Add character to your garden

Several years ago, I saw a stonemason's wheel-sharpening device at a flea market. I had long envisioned a sculpture in my garden, but I couldn't afford one. I knew this antiquated wheel sharpener, with its rustic yet simple lines, would fit perfectly with my garden's style, so I snapped it up.

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Hydrangeas

Have you ever met a hydrangea you didn't love? For so many of us, hydrangeas are reminiscent of moments in our childhood, perhaps sitting on Grandma's front porch, sipping lemonade and marveling over the big, blue, in-your-face flowers.

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Xeriscaping

If you want to learn more about Xeriscaping, a type of gardening that conserves water and still allows you to create beautiful gardens, click on below for a step by step SLIDE SHOW.

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Vertical Gardening

Vertical gardening is exactly what it sounds like: gardening vertically rather than horizontally, as we normally do.

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Summer Container Gardens

Container gardening is simple, efficient and satisfying. And regardless of whether you live on a sprawling property or a small apartment, you can dazzle friends with beautiful creations.

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Ornamental Grasses

If you'd like to have a garden that's serene, cushioned in lush green plants, full of movement and easy to maintain, then you're an ideal candidate for incorporating ornamental grasses into your landscape.

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Creating An All Natural Cutting Garden

Cutting gardens offer big bang for the buck, especially for time-starved gardeners. They're easy and inexpensive to create, even for beginners. And a well-planned cutting garden will produce magnificent cut flowers for your home from spring straight through fall.

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