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DesignEp. 58 Architectural Plants
It may seem weird to talk about a garden having “architecture,” but it’s an essential component of a good design. Plants with stunning form—be it shockingly upright, or maybe acutely…
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DesignDeer-Resistant Combinations
One of my greatest challenges as a designer and deer-plagued gardener is unpredictability. There are no rules. No guarantees. Just guidelines. I’ve watched deer devour thorny shrubs and trample fragrant…
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DesignEpisode 29: Unique Shrubs
Evergreens are great. They have a year-round presence, hide unsightly foundations, and provide clippings for holiday decorations. But many are, well, a boring green. This episode explores the world of…
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ArticleA Look Back at the Garden
Today we're visiting Nancy Sarpola's garden. I have sent several batches of photos in for the GPOD in the past, but it has been a few years since then. I thought I…
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How-ToFirescaping: Plants That Help Protect Your Property From Fire
Whether or not a plant will catch on fire, keep a fire going, and then propel a fire is determined by its physical characteristics. Less flammable plants, those considered fire…
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DesignCreating an Immersive Garden Experience
Some gardens are tableaus, living paintings that one walks by and looks at, like some sort of marvelous billboard. There might even be another tableau right across from it, which…
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DesignA Fresh Approach to Foundation Plantings
Given the practical advantages of foundation plantings, it’s not surprising that most houses feature them. What is surprising is the uniformity expressed in this realm of the garden: a ubiquitous…
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DesignEpisode 26: Broadleaf Evergreens
The bones of any successful garden are its woody plants. And the key to any successful four-season garden is evergreens. Conifers are great, but they can be pricey and…
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DesignHardy Native Ferns
A garden planting of ferns conjures up images of shaded retreats and cool walks by wooded streams. Yes, ferns do abound in the deepest, darkest woodlands. But not all ferns…
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DesignReinventing a Cottage Garden
Joy Davey dreamt of having a cottage garden. She could picture the dense, flower-filled beds surrounding her Craftsman-style house. The breezy informality of the cottage look resonated with her lifestyle…
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