Mother Nature has heard us whine all winter

March 30, 2014 in container gardening, container gardens, garden design, gardening consult, harriet charles, myrtle beach, planters, sgatedesign@gmail-com, South Carolina, south gate design, spring, spring flowers

and has decided to respond, despite all of our grumblings,

with SPRING!

designing
landscapes
gardens
and
containers

xo
harriet

843-267-3438

sgatedesign@gmail.com

SGD GIFT GUIDE 2013

December 20, 2013 in 2013, consult, container gardens, gardening, gift guide, myrtle beach, pro tip, South Carolina, tablescapes

If you are still trying to find a gift for the flower lover or dirt digger in your life, hurry because time has "FLEWN" and Christmas will be here real soon!

The Flower Recipe Book, from the fabulous founders of Studio Choo in San Francisco, is a wonderful book on how to bring nature and beauty into your home. My daughter Julia gave me this book for Christmas last year and it still makes me smile almost 365 days later!. I have followed these two artists for awhile; I guarantee you, they will inspire!

The Flower Recipe Book

Order online or pick this up from Anthropologie,
Also available on Amazon.

The top to this vase-jar (found on Ebay, who knew?!) has a built in frog so you simply place your flowers into the squares of the top of the container Your flowers will have "just stay!" power and will not flop around. Brilliant concept.

Plus it has that zinc look which I am wild about.

Primitive French Country Flower Frog Jar & Wire Holder~ Shabby Cottage Chic

Speaking of zinc ("antiqued" zinc is best), has an aged crusty look pairs perfectly with a conservative, neat bouquet as well as a wildly fluid handful of field flowers.

pro tip: take one of these with you as you gather flowers from your garden

to keep the flowers together and hydrated.

Mediterranean Vases by Philadelphia Furniture & Accessories Great Rooms Decor

French Flower Buckets

from Houzz

If it comes in Hermes-orange, I'll take two!

That means two "Dramm Hoses" for me please, honey!

Available at West Elm (currently shipping for free)

and Walmart.

(Guess which one is cheaper?)

The Dramm Hose
at Walmart or West Elm

Not your average trowel.
This little ditty has a stainless steel blade: rust-free for life!

pro tip: colored tape on the handles of your gardening utensils makes it easier
to find them as your tools get scattered around the yard… I know, brilliant.

Available at Home Depot

I'm obsessed with this copper vertical planter.
This is a great way to grow herbs on an outside porch off of your
kitchen or indoors if you have a super sunny location.

Williams-Sonoma

These low boots are made by
Le Chameau.
They're French. Obviously.
One for you, one for me. Next!

Le Chameau Terrain

A Gift Certificate
from
South Gate Design
is a thoughtful, personal gift for someone
who loves a beautiful garden
but is lacking time (or the green thumb gene).

Drag & print this
.jpg gift certificate
for someone special on your list!

Have a joy-filled Christmas!

harriet

Mother's Day Love

May 01, 2012 in best mom ever, classic pots, container gardens, delivering joy, gardening consult, Hatsy Young, hot colors, Mother's Day, mothers, spring flowers, strawberry pots

MOTHER'S DAY

by Katie Daisy

When I think about how much I love my mother... I am completely overwhelmed

by the mere thought of Mother's Day. How could I possibly express my love for this woman that has given me more than I could have ever hoped for? Her love, her listening and patient heart, her time, her energy, her prayers... she never stops giving.

My own precious Mama:

Are you at a loss for a way to express your love for your mama or another female loved one or mentor in your life?

Whether this
woman
is your

wife,

Mother,

Grandmother

or a

daughter or daughter-in-law

(especially one who is a

new Mom);

gardening consult

makes for a great
GIFT!

And South Gate Design can help with just that.
Allow SGD to bring beauty and joy to the woman you love with...