garden structures
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DesignSnow in Carol’s Garden
Carol Verhake gardens in Berwyn, Pennsylvania (Zone 7a), and after two years without getting any snow, she got a beautiful snowfall this winter. Here are some shots she took of…
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ArticleHow to Choose a Structure for Vining Plants
Are you looking to add interesting height to your garden, camouflage a view, or bring life to a barren zone? Check out these structural strategies, all of which come in…
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DesignGarden of the Kings
My name is Joanne Guerriero, and this is the garden created by my dad, Donald King, age 88. It's located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, a 6B zone. Nineteen years ago…
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DesignThe Garden at Night
Today we’re in Raleigh, North Carolina, visiting with John Matthews. I am an avid gardener, and while my gardens show very well during the day, I really like the fact…
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Design5 Bold Plants With Stunning Structure
An interesting, structural layout like the one in this garden deserves interesting, structural plants. The following selections, which grow in prominent areas of the zigzag bed, provide bold accents through…
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DesignThree Garden Structures You Can Build
Lashed poles, hoops,l and sticks give vining beans and tomatoes handsome support. These structures, from the gardens of historic Old Salem, a Moravian village in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, are a…
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DesignTurn Old Wood Into Useful Garden Structures
As another muddy Midwestern March begins, we’re often rounding the bend on our winter pruning tasks and looking for more creative garden projects. We also may be surrounded by piles…
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DesignBuild a Sturdy Arbor
A weekend’s work and a few pieces of lumber yield a handsome home for vines
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DesignArbors, Pergolas, Sheds, and Gazebos
An arbor, pergola, shed, or gazebo can serve as a focal point in a garden. If you're seeking design inspiration for a garden building project this season, take a look…
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How-ToLearn Lashing and Make Your Own Garden Trellises
A genuine lashing is more efficient, more fun to tie, and usually stronger than making it up as you go along.
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