We catch up with Ben Pen after a week long hiatus
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! They say it’s the unofficial beginning of summer. And that means more time outdoors– sunshine… And for some– gardens, pools and exquisite gardens. That is— if one has the land to accommodate all of that. Alas, I am in an apartment. And before that, I lived in a Townhouse. We had […]
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Considered "the most influential garden designer of the past 25 years," Dutch plantsman Piet Oudolf has done for perennial gardening what artist Leonard Ko
Mixed herbaceous border containing Anthemis tinctoria 'E.C. Buxton', Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland', Nepeta, Buddleia and clipped Box balls, Town Place, late June.
Learn about the essential plant nutrients for growth. Basic nutrients, primary macronutrients, secondary macronutrients, and micronutrients.
I didn’t think I was going to be so enchanted by beautiful gardens. I have always been a lover of nature and always have the belief that there is nothing more beautiful than nature. Of course, there is outstanding man-made architecture, but as beautiful as they can be, they would look rather dilapidated without the …
Sie brauchen Inspiration zur Gartengestaltung? Wir zeigen Ihnen eine erlesene Auswahl der drei schönsten Gartenbücher der Saison.
WHAT ARE YOUR time-tested perennials—and would you like expert help selecting others that rate that status? It’s time to talk standout plants, and on that..
Your search for what grows best in acidic soil ends with this extensive list of 101 Acid Loving Plants for your garden!
An impression from our garden. This border combines ornamental grasses with broadleaved perennials. If you prefer the captions in German, please visit www.secretgardens.ch
In this article, I’ll take you through 35 unique tulip garden layout ideas to spark your imagination and help you find the design that works Read More
Curved garden designs, paths, borders and arches. Whether you prefer contemporary or traditional gardens, curves make it look bigger.
We polled our go-to garden experts for their hardy and inexpensive favorites.
1. Castle Ashby Orangery Built in 1872 near Northampton, UK. Photos via here and here. Visit the Castle Ashby Gardens website here. 2. Iconic French Art Nouveau house to Reopen to Public Villa Majorelle, the famed Art Nouveau residence in Nancy, France, will
Hydrangeas are one of the most popular flowers of all time. Check out these good companion plants for hydrangeas, for all garden styles.
Discover 2024's enchanting cottage garden ideas to bring timeless charm to your outdoor space. Start your transformation!
White is anything but boring in the garden. I'm dreaming of a white garden and you should come see what I am going to plant! Join me for some garden fun.
Twenty years in the making, Italian writer Umberto Pasti's Moroccan hillside garden combines spectacular views with a carefully cultivated mass of indigenous plants he has saved from extinction.
This reader shares photos of his low-maintenance coral bells and hybrids featuring their fresh expanding foliage, lush colors and silvering.
Shade gardens are beautiful, but they can definitely be tricky. That's why you need shady tips you can actually trust! Today's post is all about shade gardens and how to grow one successfully. Here are our best, shadiest tips ever.
Discover how to create a front yard garden you'll love. Get design ideas for your front yard from these pictures.
Hey it's May, and now is the time to get yourself outside and get some plants in the ground to acclimate to moderate temperatures and take advantage of more abundant spring rains. Although moderate is quickly giving way to hot, hot heat in NC, we have already seen (and felt) 90--ugh. Whether you are adding to
Gresgarth hall is the home of Arabella Lennox-Boyd, who is a nationally acclaimed English landscape and garden designer. She and her husband...
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We want you to have access to all those beautiful backyard gardens ideas, so we decided to put together a sweet bundle of pictures to inspire you...
Don't let water use restrictions or a lack of rain put a damper on your garden dreams. Create a gorgeous, water-saving yard with these drought-tolerant landscaping ideas.
Ce gaura est une merveilleuse variété qui cumule les qualités. Sa silhouette ronde, compacte et bien équilibrée, se couvre de juin à septembre, avec une générosité exceptionnelle, de boutons floraux rose pâle qui s'épanouissent en petites fleurs blanches, infiniment gracieuses, réunies en épis légers qui submergent un feuillage d'un gris-vert très doux. Cette plante, bien que de courte vie, montre une croissance rapide et une bonne rusticité. A la fois élégante et fière, elle est indispensable dans un jardin blanc. Idéale en sol sec à frais, même pauvre, au soleil.
Michael Marriott, senior rosarian of David Austin Roses in Shropshire, England, shares his top tips for designing rose beds, borders and gardens.
My latest article in Country Home Ideas magazine focuses on the colours and finishes for a French Provincial Style
Bearded iris plants are prone to diseases and pests that damage the leaves. Learn when to cut back irises to keep them beautiful and healthy.
Whether you're already on a homestead or dreaming of being a homesteader, homesteading skills are invaluable - and lots of fun! They give you a real sense of accomplishment, you save money, and you're becoming
Via King Garden Designs, Irvington, NY. Hello Anon. I believe this is the beautiful garden about which you wrote. You can get contact info., as well as see more of the landscape architect’s great work
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalm 27:1 Whew, with the storms that …
