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VA Spiderwort in Natural Gardens
Virginia spiderwort (Tradescantia virginiana), Virginia Native Plant Society 2008 Wildflower of the Year, is a long-blooming herbaceous perennial for native plant gardens more...
Five historic landscapes symbolize five extraordinary couples. Historic landscapes and landscape gardens chronicle the fashions and trends of the times that shaped them. more...
Massachusetts Bridge of Flowers
The Bridge of Flowers in Shelburne Falls, MA, dedicated in 1929, adapted the idea of a New England garden by using a relic trolley bridge. Well worth the visit. more...
Up-to-the-minute Echinacea Hybrids
Echinacea (coneflower) hybrids are up-to-the-minute plant breakthroughs. American plant breeders work to bring bright flower and plant color to landscape garden designs. more...
Echinacea Selections in Landscapes
Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) selections and cultivars can enhance prairie and meadow gardens. These native N.A. plants tolerate some shade and moist soil. more...
Colonial Homes and Revival Gardens
The House of the Seven Gables Historic Neighborhood and complimentary Colonial Revival Gardens result from foresight and actions of antiquarians Emmerton and Chandler. more...
The Turner House (House of the Seven Gables - Salem, MA), made famous by Nathaniel Hawthorne, overlooks an early 20th Century Colonial Revival Garden more...
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Mistakes Made Container Gardening
When container gardening remember plant spacing and plant maintenance like deadheading flowers and watering container plants are necessary for a healthy potted garden. more...
Container Gardening for Gardeners
Today for some, container gardening is the only way to garden. Perennial and annual plants or vegetable plants with flowers are ideas for mixed plantings. more...
Planting a rain garden is a great family project. Choose from a list of deep rooted plants that can attract butterflies or birds and becomes a low maintenance garden. more...
Creating a Special Memory Garden
By:
Angela England
Gardeners can commemorate the birth of a child visually in the garden, honor the loss of a loved one or celebrate a special event or wedding anniversary with plants. more...
Container gardening ideas begin with the vessel. When choosing garden containers consider what is needed to water container plants. more...
By: Rod Whitlow
Waterfall and meandering stream,spool swimming pool,barbeque island, comfortable furniture, outdoor fireplace design - this Northern California garden has it all. more...
Designing a Japanese Zen Garden
By:
Angela England
A relaxing garden atmosphere for reflection and meditation is easy to create using some of these ancient Japanese principles in your garden landscape design. more...
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