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Front yards and backyards are well established in the garden playbook. But the space between the exterior of your home and the perimeter of your property is often an overlooked asset, worthy of attention.
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by Debra Prinzing
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People may have different ideas about what makes a hedge, but I see it as a linear planting kept regularly trimmed, compact and impenetrable, or consisting of naturally compact shrubs that require little or no clipping to maintain a continuous barrier.... more »
by Frank Organ
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Are you dreaming of lush, fragrant plantings that create an oasis of calm and a private escape? Is it time to expand your entertaining options to better serve your social lifestyle? Or is it just time for a fresh look? Winter is a perfect time to do... more »
Certain trees are an acquired taste, much like fine wine. I often joke with my clients that anyone can grow and appreciate a tree that grows straight up, but it takes a special person to grow and appreciate one that crawls along the ground, twists or... more »
by Jay Sifford
Boulders are sometimes overlooked by homeowners for landscape use, and I'm not sure why, when these oversize rocks can be used to address any number of issues. It may be that people believe that anything that large and heavy has to be expensive,... more »
Are you a bit of a hippie in your garden? Relaxed and laid-back, rarely cutting the lawn or hedges while trying to grow a few organic vegetables? It might be that you are not a gardening throwback to the '60s but are a follower of the Slow Gardening movement.
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by Frank Organ
No plant embodies the tropics better than the palm tree. While the majority of these palms are for gardeners in the subtropics (USDA zones 9 to 11), I've also included some choices for those of you who get freezes every now and then.
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by Steve Asbell
Dare to add some dramatic color to the garden this year. There are many ways to bring bold splashes of color to your patio, border or lawn, such as simply throwing a few bright accessories around, painting a chair a shocking hue, adding a few colorful... more »
by Becky Harris
Rekindling pleasant memories of childhood can have a joyful, peaceful and stabilizing effect in today's world of upheavals and crises. Those hours of watching Beverly Hillbillies reruns after school with a big bowl of ice cream really were worthwhile,... more »
by Jay Sifford
The importance of green space in our urban environments, as much as in our private lives, is at the forefront of our minds now more than ever. Street curbs are being turned into rain... more »
by Dave Demers
One recommendation about a beautiful lunch spot, and this entire project's scope changed.
During an interview about designing a patio, landscape architect David Fierabend sized up his potential clients' tastes and suggested they check out more »
by Becky Harris
Flagstone is a landscape chameleon, one of those materials that is widely used for a great number of garden projects. But because there are so many different types of flagstone, you have some questions to ask when you shop for your project: How much should... more »
Exuberance is key for a romantic garden style; it calls for a happy mingling of flowers and foliage rather than regimented spacing. Yet for this design to be considered easy care, the plant selection must also be well behaved — no flopping allowed,... more »
In May 2013 the renowned RHS Chelsea Flower Show celebrated its centenary and once again gave us a wonderful spectacle of horticulture and garden design at its best. But do... more »
by Frank Organ
Rock walls have long been used to define outdoor spaces and add natural appeal to the landscape — drive through any New England village and you will likely see low rock walls dotting the countryside. Landscape designers and homeowners today are updating... more »
