Pathways - Fine Gardening
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DesignChickens in Tingshu’s Garden
Hi GPODers! Today we're returning to the garden of Tingshu Hu and her husband, Philip Zhao, in Dunstable, Massachusetts. Tingshu has shared their vibrant space several times in the past…
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DesignCreate Outdoor Rooms That Feel Open, Inviting, and Perfectly Secluded
Finding ways to make garden spaces feel set apart and sheltered is an essential strategy in neighborhoods where homes are close together. On my own small lot, I replaced the…
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Design6 Questions Garden Designers Ask Before They Plan a New Garden
There are six essential survey questions I ask my clients before beginning any design project. I find that these can help focus priorities and hone in on likes or dislikes—all…
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DesignSheila’s Vermont Garden in Spring
Yesterday we explored the wild side of Vermont with Sheila, today she's sharing what spring looks like in her garden. I garden in northern Vermont, Zones 4–5 and recently took…
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DesignA Welcoming Approach to Entryway Garden Design
Creating an entryway that truly works is a worthwhile investment. You will enjoy how it makes your home look and feel, and providing a welcoming first glimpse of your home…
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DesignThings to Think About When Planning or Renovating a Garden
I have always thought that the best gardens are those that make people happy and comfortable. Sure, great gardens look good, but they have to feel good too. The gardens…
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DesignDesign Ideas for Managing Rainwater in Your Garden
Whenever I am working to resolve water problems in a landscape, I must acknowledge that water will always win. The best we can do is creatively direct it toward the…
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DesignHow to Design a Serene and Immersive Garden Oasis
I was painfully shy as a child, often taking refuge in the forested greenbelt adjacent to our suburban backyard. It was the early 1970s, before children were kept on a…
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DesignCreate a Botanical Tapestry by Knitting Vignettes Together in Your Garden
What happens when an avowed plant collector puts down roots on a blank garden slate? When I purchased my property, the small lot in a Zone 5b/6a Denver suburb had…
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DesignYellow Thread Rohdea Is a Rare Perennial Jewel for Shady Nooks and Crannies
While some may be familiar with Japanese sacred lily (Rohdea japonica, Zones 6–10), Rohdea pachynema is an uncommon species that is indeed a Rohdea less traveled. Found only in the…
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