Rob has planted so many herb/flower and vegetable pots-to follow is a big selection that compliments my last post.
Rob’s genre-I like the sound of that.
At A Glance: In The Same Genre
Posted on: May 21, 2020 31 Comments
Deborah Silver is an accomplished and experienced landscape and garden designer whose firm first opened its doors in 1986.
Rob has planted so many herb/flower and vegetable pots-to follow is a big selection that compliments my last post.
Rob’s genre-I like the sound of that.
Deborah Silver is a landscape and garden designer whose firm, Deborah Silver and Co Inc, opened its doors in 1986. She opened Detroit Garden Works, a retail store devoted to fine and unusual garden ornament and specialty plants, in 1996. In 2004, she opened the Branch studio, a subsidiary of the landscape company which designs and manufactures garden ornament in a variety of media. Though her formal education is in English literature and biology, she worked as a fine artist in watercolor and pastel from 1972-1983. A job in a nursery, to help support herself as an artist in the early 80’s evolved into a career in landscape and garden design. Her landscape design and installation projects combine a thorough knowledge of horticulture with an artist’s eye for design. Her three companies provide a wide range of products and services to the serious gardener. She has been writing this journal style blog since April of 2009.
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❤️❤️❤️Deborah! Love the new zinc & wire baskets you got in!
This is all so wonderful, your planting are inspirational. Now if you would only open another store in CA.
I agree! I can never wait to read this blog.
The pansies, parsley, and lettuce – how charming. You’re in depth knowledge of the foliage delivers the most artful, combinations with the most interesting textures, colors, and proportions. You are lucky to have assembled such a talented team to keep the inspiration coming!
Thank you for sharing these pictures.
Thank you for reading, Angela. And thanks for understanding the role that charm plays in container plantings. All the best, Deborah
Dear Chris, I can barely hang on to running a store in Michigan. But if we ever open a place in CA, you will be the first to know! thanks, Deborah
One more beautiful than the next! And such gorgeous pots and containers.
Dear Joan-you and I think alike. Ha! all the best, Deborah
Ye Gads! Doesn’t that just get my head buzzing for possible containers hangin’ around the house! Friends, take another look at your garage! Potentials could be lurking there!
Thanks, Deborah!
These are beautiful,inspiring and actually makes my heart smile,if that’s a possibilty!! Ya’ll design such awe-inspiring arrangements! Thank you for sharing your passion!
Dear Dina, Rob is a one of a kind wonder. Awesome-his talent. best, Deborah
What a talent! ❤️
Isn’t he though?? amazing.
Lovely, every one of them!
Thanks, Silvia. See you soon. best, Deborah
The creativity at Detroit Garden Works is never ending! Love all of the combinations.
Dear Kathleen, Detroit Garden Works is a happening place. i can attest to that! best regards, Deborah
I always open your emails first, and am never disappointed.
Dear Holly, thanks for your letter. I always look at the comments on my essays first. I am never disappointed. It is so great to hear from other gardeners. best, Deborah
just wow
Thank you Angela. His work is incredibly beautiful. best, Deborah
Echo – “I always open your emails first … And I am never disappointed.” Truly wish I could see the magic in person.
Dear Kristen, plant some pots. You will get a little magic in person! best, Deborah
The tomato and thyme just stole my heart! I look forward to all of your post and they never fail to inspire me. Keep doing what you are doing as you do it like no one else!
Dear Elvera, chances are good we will keep planting. Thanks for writing! all the best, Deborah
Rob, The first rectangular pot blows my mind it could be a wedding or just the most beauty one could dream of Thank you Janet
Dear Janet, Rob’s work is extraordinary, yes. Good to hear from you. best, Deborah
I have read in your blog that you change out your soil every time you plant. Is there a way to simply amend the soil so I don’t need to start over with my large containers? This week was a long one mixing the soil & filling all my containers
Dear Anna, we will our pots 1/2 or 2/3rds up with drainage material. There is no need to have soil any deeper that 12-14 inches. We only switch out the top foot of soil. best, Deborah
What do you use for your drainage material to fill the pot with? Thanks, deb
Rob is a “Master”! His container gardens are unique and beautiful! Love all the different types of containers he uses. I too wish I did not live so far away so that I could see them in person. These lovely pictures are the next best thing. You send us wonderful posts. Thank you Deborah!
Dear Jeannine, his container plantings are extraordinary-we agree about that.Thanks so much for writing. best, Deborah