… vines bring an added dimension to gardens–they soften hardscape, conceal unpleasant structures and provide lushness, through their foliage and flowers, to sites where other plants would find it difficult, if not impossible, to grow. … Vines require very little lateral room at planting time since their growth is mostly up and outward. They can work their way into tight spots before breaking loose on a vertical climb. …
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… at the Rose Garden, Tom knows how to deal with roses at every stage of their lives: young and old, tended and in need of pruning, healthy and not. For this month's Smart Gardener , we asked him to address a common issue that every …
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… flat against a house or a garage or a fence—also creates a sense of enclosure. Layers, Shapes and Textures Consider planting a small space in layers so there is something of interest at all … Ph.D., former curator of woody plants. He recommends spring-blooming bulbs, which add color and take up little space, and, depending on how much light the garden receives, using hardy disease-resistant landscape …
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… How to host a floral centerpiece gathering Here’s a simple way to add a personal touch and conversation piece to your holiday table—host a make-a-floral-centerpiece gathering. One … were wild, but all of them were lovely. As a senior designer in the Garden’s Communications and Marketing Department, I work with a bunch of creative people. But none of them had done any … into their arrangements, such as cut branches, seed pods, berries, or grapevine. Fuel Bonus points if anyone brings wine and snacks to share. Gather supplies You should pick up a few things …
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… Gardeners know it takes time and effort to cultivate a plant palette that blooms throughout the seasons. Each flower brings so much joy and satisfaction, but the blooms never last as long as you would like. My first urge is to take … Flourish: The Garden at 50. Artist Rebecca Louise Law used dried flowers, hung on copper wire, and arranged them in alphabetical order from A to Z to create the installation. Herbarium by …
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… direct sun in the summer, now’s the time to start planting. “We have grown 'Purple Peruvian' and 'French Fingerling',” says Lisa Hilgenberg, horticulturist in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden. “'Red Norland' is scab-resistant and productive. And 'Rose Finn Apple' is a delicious fingerling that’s as appealing to look at as … store potatoes—you’ll have better luck buying seed potatoes that are certified as disease-free,” Hilgenberg says. Planting Methods Potatoes grow best in fertile, well-drained soil. Before …
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… More and more people are talking about ways to green their gardening. We hope you find this … of time after normal disposal or use, reducing the volume of materials stored in landfills and offer recyclable alternatives. In gardening, biodegradable seed-starting pots, nursery pots, … mechanical practices to address challenges posed by pests and pathogens Composting disease-free plant material for later use as a soil amendment or mulch Rain Gardens Similar to bioswales, …
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… June is National Rose Month and the Krasberg Rose Garden puts on quite the show. More than 5,000 roses fill the air with their delicate, sweet scents and countless colors. The three-acre Rose Garden, dedicated in 1985, features more than 200 rose varieties including hybrid teas, floribundas, miniatures, grandifloras, climbers, and shrubs. Old garden roses (also called heirloom or antique roses) and newer All-America Rose …
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… On September 1, we ring in the first day of meteorological fall. * Pumpkins, kale, scarecrows and Halloween decorations are in the stores, but don’t put away your trowel, shovel, hose or clippers just yet. Autumn is another great time for planting and many garden centers have a fresh inventory of trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals and fall-themed containers. Advantages of Fall Planting In spring, the soil is typically very …
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… “Gardening is something you learn by doing—and by making mistakes. Like cooking, gardening is a constant process of experimentation, repeating the successes and throwing out the failures." — Carol Stocker, American author “If gardening is like cooking, … bye-bye to my boxwoods, farewell to my fern-leaf Japanese maples. Choose hardy plants (or feel free to help support the green industry when you purchase replacements). Have a Plan After a …
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