Danielle Sherry
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Design
A Pollinator Garden Design Offers Massive Curb Appeal
When Jeff Epping and his family first moved into their home on a quaint street in Madison, Wisconsin, the front yard was, well, less than stellar—especially for a man whose…
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An Asian-inspired Garden Oasis, Perched Street-side
If ever there was a quintessential, charming Midwestern neighborhood, it quite possibly might be the one that John Mathews and his family live in. The homes along the tree-lined streets…
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February Does Have a Purpose After All | Letter from the Editor
Ever wonder if Valentine’s Day was invented to make February a bit less miserable? I know—that’s not the actual reason. But it would make sense, wouldn’t it? I find February…
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Kevin Bacon, Annie, and me: A story of how a garden tour comes to life
The gardening world is like that pop culture phenomenon, “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon.” You know the one, where you can link any actor to Kevin Bacon in six steps…
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Planting Plan for a Full and Lush Dog-Friendly Garden
This garden, crafted by Jay Sifford, embodies a dream of blending the lush, shaded feel of the Pacific Northwest with the humid subtropical conditions of North Carolina. Featuring Japanese maples,…
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Podcast: Let's Argue About Plants
Episode 169: Great Foundation Plants
When we say “foundation plants” you might think we’re talking about plants that are the backbones of our beds and borders. But that’s not what we mean in this instance.…
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End-of-Season Regrets | Letter from the Editor
“I’d rather regret the things I’ve done than regret the things I haven’t done.” Lucille Ball said this in an interview during the peak of her fame in the 1950s.…
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Establishing a Naturalistic Garden in Fallow, Compacted Fields | Garden Story with Donald Pell
“Uncontrollable changes in a garden are inevitable and wonderful opportunities,” says Donald Pell, a landscape designer in Chester County, Pennsylvania. To prove this is true, Donald and his associates created…
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Build a Four-Season, Grass-Forward Garden: Plant IDs
Susan Calhoun’s garden in Poulsbo, Washington started out as an ugly patch of lawn that stretched along a property line. It was close to the shoreline and extremely close to…
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Podcast: Let's Argue About Plants
Episode 163: Tough-As-Nails Plants
It’s late July and we’re officially HOT. And so are our gardens. Now is the time that we start to truly sit up and take notice of the plants that…