Episode 3: Not Loving Your Garden? How Observation and Data Can Help Fix What Feels Off

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Have you ever stood in your garden and thought, โ€œSomething feels off” or “This just isnโ€™t working anymoreโ€? Whether itโ€™s subtle discontent or full-on frustration, that nagging feeling is often a sign that something needs to shift. In this episode, weโ€™re diving into how to observe your space more critically, using both aesthetic cues and horticultural data, to understand whatโ€™s not serving you and what to do about it.

Youโ€™ll also hear from Stevie, one of our longtime Relish horticulturists, about how we assess gardens in the field, from overgrown chaos to subtle color clashes. Together, weโ€™ll walk through how to look with intention, ask the right questions, and start making meaningful, doable changes.


In this episode, we cover:

  • How stepping back and observing can shift your perspective and make more analytical decisions in your garden.
  • Practical ways to evaluate plant health, layout, and color palette so you can make confident choices in your garden
  • How life transitions often trigger the need for a garden reassessment
  • How we use data and observation in the gardens we care for.

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Until next time, I hope you find something in your garden to truly relish. 

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Each week, weโ€™ll talk about how to design and care for a garden thatโ€™s beautiful, personal, and built for the life you actually live. Youโ€™ll hear real stories and advice from the gardens we design and maintain, to help you create a space that cares for you and the people who call it home. Itโ€™s about slowing down and relishing in the abundance and ever-changing nature of your garden, one season at a time.

Let’s dig in.

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