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Japanese Barberry: Substitute Warriors
Given the assault on eastern forests by invasive plants, several states and organizations are taking action to curb their use. Japanese barberry may perhaps be the most ruthless and pervasive invasive of all. But its death sentence is nigh. But what will take its sanctimonious place? Click here for alternatives.
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published on January 30, 2010
Swallowfield, a formal garden with wild plants in suburbia
Sawllowfield, a Backyard Wildlife Habitat and Monarch Waystation, is a formal designed garden with native plants, a pond, and terraced perennial gardens in suburban Little Silver, New Jersey. Check it out here.
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published on September 10, 2009
Her Favorite Things
There is a place in Pottersville, New Jersey, that some say is the second Versaille. Resurrected from the ruins of an abandoned farm, this house and garden surely inspires. It is the work of architects Andrea Filippone and William Welch. Read about it and see it here.
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published on September 07, 2009
Mighty Gardens Of Pretty Plants
Diane Guidone, APLD certified landscape designer, created three small space gardens in New Jersey: a ¼-acre residential suburban lot, tiny garden areas above Sandy Hook Bay, and a foundation garden that wraps around a library. They all contain tough, deer-resistant plants that fit into any cottage garden.
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published on July 29, 2009
Small Is Beautiful
See two small space gardens here: a large suburban property divvied up into small garden nooks that can be done in small yards and an urban garden on a 1/4-acre lot. Both in New Jersey.
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published on July 24, 2009
John Spain's Garden
At John Spain’s Middlebury, Connecticut, home, four distinct garden types flourish amid a neighborhood in the woods: a 120-foot rock garden out front, hardy cactus garden, terraced garden, and woodland garden. His expertise lies with winter hardy cacti. Check out his garden here.
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published on May 24, 2009
Stonecrop Gardens
Stonecrop Gardens in Cold Spring, NY, is a tribute to spring. Alpines, gorgeous bulbs, and tons of spring ephemerals set the gardens in full blazing color. Critters, plants and waterfall and pools set in a stone masterpieces. This extraordinary garden is a must see.
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published on May 15, 2009
stonecrop
Stonecrop Gardens in Cold Spring, NY, is a tribute to spring. Alpines, gorgeous bulbs, and tons of spring ephemerals set the gardens in full blazing color. Critters, plants and waterfall and pools set in a stone masterpieces. This extraordinary garden is a must see.
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published on April 28, 2009
The Role of Public Gardens
Ever wonder what a public garden is all about and what they're trying to put forth? Been thrilled, inspired and can't wait to get home and start digging? Or have you been disappointed and wondered why? Four public garden professionals tell you what you should expect and why.
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published on August 31, 2008
Garden of Genius
Hollister House Garden is the English-style garden if George Schoellkopf in Washington, CT. It is a Garden Conservancy Preservation Project. The garden is a terraced garden of formal structure and vivaciously growing plants. It is a garden of vistas and more vistas. See them here.
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published on August 25, 2008
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