Andrew Schulman
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Article
Plants for Property Lines
We have all seen it: the line of arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis and cvs., USDA Hardiness Zones 2–7) marching down the property line, stiff as can be, their heads lopped off…
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Design
Beautiful, Low-Maintenance Plants
Amp up your garden’s wow factor by planting one of these no-fuss showstoppers
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Design
A Front Yard Makeover
Learn how these homeowners turned their front yard into a welcoming space
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How-To
Two Steps for Pruning Climbing Roses
Prune yearly for healthier, more manageable growth and bigger, better flowers
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Design
Choosing the Right Paving Materials
Consider these options for the look you want at a price that fits your budget
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Design
15 Tips for Designing a Better Garden
A garden designer offers advice for creating enjoyable, livable garden spaces
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Design
Feeding and Mulching Roses
Choose a fertilizer that is labeled as being especially for roses. It will have the right balance of nitrogen for top growth, phosphorus, which stimulates the bloom, and potassium for…
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Design
Planting Garden Roses in Containers
Select a rose that will stay in scale with the container without much heavy pruning. In terms of size, 24 to 36-inch-wide containers are ideal. For durability, lean toward cast…
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How-To
Ridding Your Garden of Slugs and Snails
Snails and their no-shelled cousins, slugs, are a common problem in many gardens. Sometimes they're imported with new plants; once introduced to the terrain, they are hard to eliminate. Getting…