Winter Soil Preps – A Gardener’s Guide to Frosty Groundwork
As the chill of winter descends, a gardener's work is far from over. The frosty season brings its own unique set of challenges and opportunities for soil preparation. This is…
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Gawsworth Hall & Gardens 2-for-1 Entry
Peaceful gardens and grounds surround the historic manor house. The formal gardens are filled with an abundance of roses, colourful bedding displays, flowering climbers, statues, lawns and fine trees, along…
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Croome 2-for-1 Entry
Designed by Capability Brown in the 18th century, this elegant landscape features a serpentine lake with islands and bridges, surrounded by shrubberies, trees and parkland. Ideal for exploring in every…
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Brooklyn Bridge, the Brooklyn Bridge Park, 9/11 Memorial: My 2nd Day in NYC
Yes, getting to New York City was stressful, but after a good night’s sleep, my express train to Brooklyn Bridge was easy and actually exciting! See, I even took a…
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Succulents in Winter: How to Overwinter Succulents
Succulents are typically thought of as a plant that thrives in warm temperatures. However, with a little extra ... Read More The post Succulents in Winter: How to Overwinter Succulents…
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How to grow magnolias
Magnolias are beautiful shrubs and ornamental trees that bring a touch of show-stopping glamour to the garden. Their sumptuous, tulip- or star-like flower colours range from pure white through pink…
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How to grow orange lily
The common orange lily, Lilium bulbiferum, is native to Central Europe and, unlike many lilies, has upward-facing flowers. It gets its botanical name from the fact that it produces bulbils…
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Overgrown: Late season rewards for a lazy gardener
What does “overgrown” even mean when discussing a purposely cultivated outdoor space? I understand when things are aggressive, but that’s different. My friend Kathy calls this “plants that like to…
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What good are golf courses? A pollinator meadow and more at U. Maryland
Photo by Sam Bahr of me with other tour-goers – professors of entomology and plant sciences – in front of the UMD Pollinator Meadow. Hear me out I suspect that…
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Required Reading: ‘The Modern Garden’ Delves Into Mid-Century Landscape Architecture
As a practicing architect, a professor of architecture, and the author of ten design books, Pierluigi Serraino knows modern architecture intimately. But for his latest, The Modern Garden: The Outdoor…
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