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How to Add Color to the Winter Garden
It is tempting to think of winter as a time to take a break from the garden while it goes dormant. But this season has a charm of its own,…
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How to Use Annuals in Your Garden
Years ago, I created a long, deep perennial border that I could enjoy and critique from my kitchen window. I was happy with the size and shape of the bed,…
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15 Ideas to Steal for Your Garden
Pablo Picasso said something to the effect of, “Bad artists imitate. Great artists steal.” The same quote is often attributed to Igor Stravinsky and T. S. Eliot. Whoever said it,…
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Surprising Plants for Shade
I recently designed my third shade garden on as many properties. As my fascination with shade plants grows, I continually look for more variety beyond the plants commonly available in…
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Garden Design that Looks Great After Hours
After a busy day, you need rejuvenation. You want the renewal that comes from putting aside work, to-do lists, and digital devices. You need to pause before rushing into dinner…
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How to Make More Space in the Garden
At the time, buying a house seemed like such a grown-up thing. But the allure of having a garden was too powerful to ignore. So after years of renting places…
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The Multi-Faceted Gardener
Multiple gardens created by Dorothy Bailey offer endless seasonal interest.
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It’s About Time
Most gardeners come to a point in their lives when they have to ask themselves if they can still keep up with Mother Nature. Not only does age make it…
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A Gentle Approach to Planting on a Slope
When creating a new garden design, I first analyze existing elements to decide what works, what doesn’t, and why. Architectural and hardscaping elements are a good place to begin. When…
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Foundation-Friendly Plants
Designing the plantings immediately surrounding your home is a tricky task for many gardeners. These plants are frequently viewed up close and personal by visitors and the UPS guy, so…