With more and more people interested in sustainability, the Great American Lawn is shrinking and people are going back to devoting parts of their lawn to edible delights. In fact, some of the best activities you can do in a landscape are gardening, cooking, and eating outdoors.
Read MoreSome of the greatest joy of spending time outdoors is cooking and sharing meals with friends and family. The experience is even better when you grow your own herbs which have flavors - as every herb gardener knows - a “zillion” times better than dried store-bought herbs.
Read MoreThe beauty of a garden full of perennial flowers cannot be understated. While there are plenty of flowers that can make an incredible impact on a landscape, it’s important to have a mix of annuals and perennials for the greatest variety of “show times.”
Read MoreAround the world, the rose is probably the most famous flower. The large, vibrant bulb which sits atop a thick and spiky stem is well-known to be a symbol of romance, purity, and friendship. However, there are so many varieties of roses and many of them can transform your landscape. Here are the 7 best backyard roses to check out this spring.
Read MoreNuda Bamboo is a plant that has been popping up in landscapes all over America. It may be surprising, considering how many people across the country believe that bamboo might take over and infest their landscapes. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. A well-maintained patch of bamboo can form an incredibly beautiful backdrop for a home and landscape.
Read MoreWinter weather and concrete can leave homeowners scratching their heads. You don’t want to damage your concrete surfaces, so when ice accumulates at your house, you may wonder, ‘what is the best deicer for concrete?’
Read MoreCebu Blue Pothos are growing in popularity as houseplants. These striking plants have leaves that look green at first. But on closer inspection, you’ll notice that they change color in the light, ranging from silver to blue.
Read MoreThere are few things as delightful as sitting in your backyard in view of the rose bushes that you have tenderly cared for. If you are thinking about planting roses in your yard, there are a few things you should know before you begin to make sure that they thrive!
Read MoreWith all of the beauty and color that autumn brings, it’s easy to forget about the reality of the season. Those lovely falling leaves cause significant problems for gutter systems. Keeping them tidy is not only an aesthetic choice. It’s also a necessary evil.
Read MoreLearn to preserve one of our greatest resources while also helping our landscapes flourish
Read MoreTop area landscape designers reveal their favorite perennials and tell us why they are a perfect choice for your Hudson Valley/Connecticut outdoor spaces.
Read MoreEntrances narrate the moment of arrival. Designing an authentic, enduring experience for each entry requires gathering as much input as possible about the client, visitors, and site.
Read MoreThinking outside of the box is the foundation for creating inspiring and beautiful container plantings for the fall and winter seasons.
Read MoreDo you ever feel like something is missing? It seems the harder we work in our always connected professional lives, the more we crave a connection to nature. Once you have...
Read MoreMore than inspiration, strategy is what it takes to create a fabulous garden. Here, professional landscape designers share their tips for creating plantings that really pop!
Read MorePerhaps the time has come to rethink the "formal" vegetable gardens of yesteryear.
Read MoreWhen the design of outdoor spaces is viewed from this vantage point, plants very easily become the ‘paint’ and the ‘art’ of the outdoor room.
Read MoreHere are 5 tips for hiring a landscape professional to design and build the outdoor living project of your dreams.
Read MorePerennials keep bringing bold color splashes to your home and garden year after year. In addition to their visual beauty, many of the choices below offer fragrant aromas and a resting spot for butterflies and hummingbirds.
Read MoreRainwater can easily be harvested and reused in many creative and cost-effective ways. And what would you do with your saved rainwater? Almost anything!
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