Pathways - Page 17 of 17 - Fine Gardening
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Design
An Enchanting First Impression
Like many modern houses, Gail Gee’s suburban home in Fulton, Maryland (USDA Hardiness Zone 7), features a front door well away from and out of sight of the driveway where…
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Design
Plants You Can Walk On
Mulching the 3 acres of display and trial gardens at my perennial nursery was becoming expensive and time-consuming, so I decided to explore ground covers that would eventually eliminate the…
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Design
Small Trees That Like Shade
A tiny shady spot in need of year-round structure: This is a scenario that gives even the most seasoned gardener nightmares. But areas like this are in every landscape—whether it’s…
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Design
Garden Design Lessons from Japan
I can’t explain the sensation that washes over me when I’m in the presence of masterfully design Japanese gardens. Perhaps it’s my appreciation for how the human mind can look…
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Design
There’s More Than One Way to Be Bold in the Garden
Any garden can be bold, like that of Marilyn Wallace. The spaces she creates, indoors and out, emphasize strong elements balanced by more delicate or intricate ones (or just empty…
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How-To
A Little Trick When Moving A Mature Rose Bush.
It's never ideal to move a large rose bush in the summer. But sometime you just have to. Here are some tricks.
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Design
Arbors, Pergolas, Sheds, and Gazebos
An arbor, pergola, shed, or gazebo can serve as a focal point in a garden. If you're seeking design inspiration for a garden building project this season, take a look…
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Design
Build a Stone-Edged Gravel Path
A gravel path bordered by a cobblestone curb is works well with many garden styles and is relatively easy to build and maintain.