In this episode, we talk with Helen Yoest, author of Beginner's Guide to Garden Planning and Design*, about taking simple steps to create good garden design. The plant profile is on Mandevilla and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Love, Land, and Wisteria from Christy Page of Green Prints. BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support. If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to: ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 158: Garden Transformations https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-158-garden.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 89: Working with a Landscape Designer https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/01/gardendc-podcast-episode-89-working.html ~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 149: Garden Design for Plant Collectors https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-149-garden.html SHOW NOTES will be posted after 8-31-2024. We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode. And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too! Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy JentzMusic: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany *Helen's new book can be ordered at https://amzn.to/4cF9EAk(Note: This is an Amazon affiliate link.) Record on 8-24-2024. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/support