Horticulture

HORTICULTURE IS THERAPY

HORTICULTURE IS THERAPY

After nearly a year of confinement, our outdoor spaces have become sanctuaries of solace and sanity. Naturally, landscape design has become top of mind. Even those who call city apartments home are finding ways to integrate the gentle presence of nature into their dwellings.

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SHADE GARDENING

SHADE GARDENING

Choosing the right plants for shade gardens — just look at the complexity of plants on the forest floor next time you take a hike.

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TERRACE GARDEN DESIGN

TERRACE GARDEN DESIGN

Creating a beautiful outdoor space on a terrace is synonymous with building a rooftop terrace. Think of your terrace as an extension of your indoor space - an outdoor room. Consider the function of the space, how you will use it - design it to align with your lifestyle, an oasis to unwind, sip a cocktail, enjoy the view, host friends and enjoy a good book.

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TREE TATTOOS

TREE TATTOOS

The smooth bark of the American Beech is irresistible to lovers looking to proclaim devotion to each other, by carving hearts into the bark.

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FASHION INSPIRED BY THE GARDEN: HAUTE COUTURE AND HORTICULTURE

FASHION INSPIRED BY THE GARDEN: HAUTE COUTURE AND HORTICULTURE

The garden has been an inspiration to fashion designers for centuries. Garden dresses, garden shoes, garden party hats are just the threshold of garden fashion costume.

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IS IVY ON A BUILDING DESTRUCTIVE?

IS IVY ON A BUILDING DESTRUCTIVE?

Garden design ideas for using vines to cover trellises, pergolas, or other structures. Ivy can disguise an unflattering sightline at a small brownstone garden design.

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WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO PRUNE?

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO PRUNE?

The most important pruning is the removal of dead, diseased or damage tissue. The secondary reason for pruning a tree is cultural and aesthetic.

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10 GARDENING TIPS TO FIGHT GLOBAL WARMING

10 GARDENING TIPS TO FIGHT GLOBAL WARMING

Garden design ideas for your small garden or landscape. When garden planning, these are effective tips for the climate-friendly gardener.

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WALLED GARDENS

WALLED GARDENS

The Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum has two unique gardens boundaries created years apart. Each is a brilliantly executed walled, enclosed space.

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