Gardening

SHADE GARDENING

SHADE GARDENING

Choosing the right plants for shade gardens — just look at the complexity of plants on the forest floor next time you take a hike.

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TERRACE GARDEN DESIGN

TERRACE GARDEN DESIGN

Creating a beautiful outdoor space on a terrace is synonymous with building a rooftop terrace. Think of your terrace as an extension of your indoor space - an outdoor room. Consider the function of the space, how you will use it - design it to align with your lifestyle, an oasis to unwind, sip a cocktail, enjoy the view, host friends and enjoy a good book.

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BLUE GARDEN | USING THE COLOR BLUE IN AN URBAN GARDEN DESIGN

BLUE GARDEN | USING THE COLOR BLUE IN AN URBAN GARDEN DESIGN

I'm mad about blue! I find blue to be an alluring color to design with.  A less common color in nature, it’s a challenge to find true blue in flower form.

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UNIQUE CONTAINER GARDENING IDEAS

UNIQUE CONTAINER GARDENING IDEAS

A container garden is often created from terracotta pots, fiberglass or plastic planters, glazed ceramic planters or natural wood planters. View your options.

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HOW TO GET RID OF MOSQUITOES IN THE GARDEN

HOW TO GET RID OF MOSQUITOES IN THE GARDEN

Mosquitos are rampant in the Brooklyn gardens that I design and build. The best thing you can do to reduce mosquitoes in your garden is to...

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WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO PRUNE?

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO PRUNE?

The most important pruning is the removal of dead, diseased or damage tissue. The secondary reason for pruning a tree is cultural and aesthetic.

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GARDEN QUOTES

GARDEN QUOTES

As winter approaches, gardeners seek out seed catalogs, dream of next year's garden and wax poetic. What are your favorite garden quotes?  

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10 GARDENING TIPS TO FIGHT GLOBAL WARMING

10 GARDENING TIPS TO FIGHT GLOBAL WARMING

Garden design ideas for your small garden or landscape. When garden planning, these are effective tips for the climate-friendly gardener.

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