Garden Planning - Page 3 of 5
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DesignLessons Learned From a 25-Year-Old Garden
Mary and Lew Reid never looked back after abandoning a beautiful established garden to start from scratch. But when you’re moving from a densely shaded garden at the foot of…
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DesignHow Great Garden Design Happens
As a professional garden designer, I help people plan and execute projects of all sizes. Experience has taught me that asking the right questions and helping my clients to make…
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Design11 Steps to a Better Backyard
Comfort and utility are among the most important qualities to consider when developing a garden design. Because tastes and styles differ, beauty is often in the eye of the beholder.…
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DesignSeasonal Color Repetition Is Key
Create visual cohesiveness by sticking to a few strategic hues.
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ArticleHow to Use Annuals in Your Garden
Years ago, I created a long, deep perennial border that I could enjoy and critique from my kitchen window. I was happy with the size and shape of the bed,…
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How-ToHow to Create a Pest-Proof Vegetable Garden
When my husband, Andy, and I moved to our new home in rural Washington, we knew we wanted a large vegetable garden. However, with our new idyllic location came to…
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Kitchen GardeningTotally Free Online Vegetable Garden Planners
As far as I can tell, we're all going to need a leg up. Here's where a cheat sheet comes in handy.
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DesignGoing with the Flow
By the time we moved into our nearly finished home in June 2008, I had created The Plan. And I drew The Plan in ink so that it would be…
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Kitchen GardeningRaised Bed Installation & Building Tips
Putting in a raised bed garden? Here are some “builders tips” to make the project easier.
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DesignPlanting Ground Covers
Proper spacing and regular care are the best ways to create a lush, weed-free carpet
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