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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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How-ToDeer Ate My Evergreen. Now What?
So deer have carved their way into your arborvitae (Thuja spp. and cvs., Zones 2–8), rhododendron (Rhododendron spp. and cvs., Zones 3–11), or yew (Taxus spp. and cvs., Zones 5–8).…
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How-ToThe Science of Garden Soil Health: What You Need to Know to Keep Your Garden Growing
Beneath our feet lies a vibrant yet under-appreciated ecosystem. Far more complex than mere dirt, soil is a matrix of mineral particles, organic matter, living organisms, water, and air. Scientists…
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DesignRestorative Garden Design: Create a Healing and Tranquil Outdoor Space
A garden space that encourages sensory engagement and contact with nature can inspire feelings of familiarity, comfort, positive distraction, and security. Simply stated, we feel better when we’re outdoors. Studies…
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Design4 Tips for Incorporating Native Plants into Your Garden
Adding native plants into an established garden design can sometimes feel tricky or daunting. Many get tall but then flop over, quickly creep across open real estate, or generously seed…
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How-ToHow to Tell If a Plant Native to One Region Might Do Well Elsewhere
There are a number of clues that indicate the potential for a native plant to be widely adaptable. In general, this information can be found by looking at the characteristics…
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How-ToTips for Upcycling Garden Trash into Useful Tools
Winning tip: Another life for old hose carts I had two rusted-out hose carts. I disassembled them and realized they could be repurposed. After I painted them with Rustoleum, I zip-tied…
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DesignDesigning a Beautifully Lush, Dog-Friendly Garden
Have you ever dreamed of cultivating a garden full of plants that are climatically out of your reach? I certainly have. Despite living in humid, subtropical North Carolina, I’ve often…
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DesignFinding Common Ground with Fido | Letter from the Editor
Do you remember the Pandemic Puppy phenomena of 2020? A large swath of the country was under lockdown thanks to COVID-19, and folks took in dogs left and right. In…
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DesignJoin Us for a Tour of Gorgeous Gardens in Somerset County, UK!
Join us for an enchanting tour through the rolling hills surrounding southwest England, where you'll experience some of the finest private gardens and innovative landscapes at the heart of this…
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