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Design
Build a Rebar Arbor
Gardeners love arbors. Admit it: Once you’ve filled your cart with assorted plants at the nursery, you can’t help but wheel the cart past the department with all the arbors—and…
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How-To
How to Build a Cold Frame
Learn how to build a cold frame in this slideshow based on the article "How to Build a Cold Frame" by Rob Wotzak, which was featured in Fine Gardening issue…
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Article
Gorgeous Out of the Gate
The most basic reason for a garden gate is to keep people, pests, or pets in or out, but a gate can be so much more than just a boundary…
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How-To
Build a French Drain in Two Steps
If your garden has a pesky wet spot, perhaps it’s time to consider installing a French drain. In a high-tech world, the French drain is refreshingly old-fashioned. Imagine a gravel-filled…
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Design
How to Use a Fence in a Garden Design
There are a number of reasons why one would add a fence to the garden. Usually it’s to block a view or keep the family pooch contained. But what about…
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Article
5 Steps to a Successful Gravel Path
Dark gravel is better. Light-colored gravel is like white carpet: It only looks clean for the first day. Dark gravel works better to hide imperfections, like fallen leaves and other…
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How-To
Build a One-of-a-Kind Water Feature
Nothing is more relaxing than the music of moving water in the garden. But finding a water feature to complement your style can be tough. So why not make a…