Author Julie Hill

Julie is a garden designer in South Carolina specializing in perennial gardens, using native and adaptive plants, and container gardening. A lifelong teacher, gardener, and tool fanatic, you can find her working in her gardens or renovating her home. For more on her projects see her blog at http://southernwilddesign.com. Learn more about Julie here >>


Waterhoop Tree Sprinkler: Product Review


If you've planted trees and shrubs or transplanted them, then you know it's essential to water them regularly until they become established. That's where the Waterhoop comes in. It's a specially-designed watering ring that provides a fast and efficient method for watering your trees and shrubs with a minimum amount of fuss. It's sturdy, easy to put in place, simple to move and can be configured to different shapes. With the flow adjustment knob, you Continue Reading


Aeroflex™ Expanding Garden Hose: Product Review


I am pleasantly surprised how much I like this hose and I would absolutely purchase it for my garden use. It really is kink free, lightweight but very durable, and easy to coil or store away. Plus, unlike other expandable hoses, it stretches to a full-size 5/8 inch diameter and 50 feet in length. With a 5-year warranty and no signs of wear after almost a year of extensive use in the garden, it’s clearly Continue Reading