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Secrets of an English Head Gardener: How to Transplant Shrubs and Perennials – Gardenista
[ad_1] Moving perennials or shrubs once they’re in situ can be daunting for a novice gardener. But when you are starting a garden or…
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What to Plant on a Hill or Slope: The Experts Share Design and Gardening Tips
[ad_1] A steeply pitched lot can present a challenge for even the most seasoned garden designer. Many resort to terracing the slope to create…
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Circular Economy Gardening: How to Close the Loop in Your Landscape
[ad_1] 4. Keep deadwood standing. Above: A simple habitat pile tucked away in the meadow at Chanticleer. Horticulturalist Chris Fehlhaber built the stack around…
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Rethinking Mulch: Why You Shouldn’t (And Don’t Have to) Use Mulch in Your Garden
[ad_1] Ludden also recommends mulching when planting a shrub border. “I would put shredded bark mulch down because it keeps moisture in the soil…
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10 Things Your Landscape Designer Wishes You Knew About Gravel (But Is Too Polite to Tell You) – Gardenista
[ad_1] My clients are often in love with gravel, or at least with the idea of gravel. But as a landscape designer, I have…
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Garden Visit: Tour Dovetail Cofounder Sara DeLuca’s Small Garden in Portland, OR
[ad_1] “Necessity is the mother of invention” is a famous proverb, precisely because it’s so true. If you need proof, look no further than…
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A Garden from Scratch: 8 Mistakes I Made as a Beginner Gardener
[ad_1] Hindsight is a wonderful thing: After you’ve planted, say, a tree in the wrong spot, everything becomes clearer and more crystallized—including where you…
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Know Your Dirt: The Right Type of Soil to Buy for Your Garden – Gardenista
[ad_1] Too bad soil isn’t dazzling like dahlias or sweetly fragrant like freesias, because gardeners then would be gushing over this dirty stuff instead…
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5 Things Nobody Tells You About Mulch – Gardenista
[ad_1] Many of us have destructive wildfires on our minds; so it’s smart to think carefully about your mulch choices, especially around your home…
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Leaf Mulch: Why You Should Leave the Leaves in Spring, Too
[ad_1] Spring is in the air, and for many gardeners, that means it’s time to start cleaning up the yard. But what if I…
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Garden from Scratch: How to Choose the Type of Plants You Need in Your Landscape
[ad_1] You’d think choosing plants was easy enough—just find the ones you like, right? And for single specimens in a pot or a monoculture…
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What to Prune in Late Winter: A Guide to What Plants Can Be Pruned in February
[ad_1] February is a weird month—far enough away from the year-end holiday festivities for them to feel like a distant memory and yet, with…
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NYBG’s Plant Studio: Online Classes for Beginner Gardeners at the New York Botanical Garden
[ad_1] If you’re a gardener in the New York City area, you’ve likely toyed with the idea of taking a class at the New…
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Garden Design to Help Absorb Stormwater and Prevent Flooding
[ad_1] As rain events have become more intense and more frequent, you may have noticed stormwater from the street flooding your property, rainwater from…