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Japan’s unique gardening tradition, passed from Master to pupil for 1,600 years, is rooted in reverence for the natural world ...
Belvoir Castle recently celebrated its busiest and most popular Flower & Garden Show to date, welcoming thousands of guests ...
A raised bed is ideal for gardening that is easy on the back and saves space. Whether you build it yourself or choose a ready-made model from the hardware store, there are a few things to keep in mind ...
A raised bed garden is just what it sounds like. Instead of planting straight into the ground, you build a frame and fill it with soil. This setup makes gardening a whole lot easier on your knees and ...
North Yorkshire’s having a moment, says Annabelle Spranklen. Here’s your guide to the best spots for a weekend escape ...
Grown for its silvery, lacy foliage, artemisia is an excellent backdrop for showier plants. They’re hardy plants that don’t ...
For plants, nearby masonry is a source of stress, especially if they aren’t getting enough water. Plants can only cool ...
Beyond the patio, the swimming pool is surrounded by lounge chairs on white marble decking. Relying on a similar décor to her ...
Rough stones, including crushed stone, decomposed granite, and quartz, are a better option for paths, patios, and landings. These types of gravel are fractured to a uniform size and pack firmly, ...
Mulch is often used in gardening to retain moisture and deter weeds. But did you know that some mulches are toxic? Pets, ...
It’s a beautiful morning in early summer, breezy and not too warm yet, the sky a smooth blue stone behind the narrow spears of the pines, the garden with its fresh green growth damp with dew and ...
Succulent plants are defined as plants that have evolved to store moisture in their leaves, stems or roots,” writes columnist ...