To prune or not to prune? That is one of the quintessential gardening questions. Continue reading
Managing Hydrangeas: To Prune Or Not To Prune And Other Existential Questions
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How To Design An All White Garden
(Updated March 2019)
We all see color differently, but it’s rare to find someone who can’t see white. That’s because white, like sunlight, is composed of all the colors of the visible spectrum. In the garden, white plants reflect light, instantly brightening a shady spot. And an all-white garden is a symphony of light, where flowers and foliage join together in a succession of harmonious arrangements. Continue reading
Top Plants for Creating A Year-Round Fragrant Garden
(Updated February 2019)
Years ago, I was visiting Peru in December when suddenly, a sweet perfume came floating across the warm afternoon air. For a moment I was taken aback. Then I realized the smell was none other than the scent of roses. And, rounding the corner there they were; cherry-red, velvety blooms beckoning me into their fragrant garden. Continue reading
Boxwood Care: How To Identify And Treat 4 Common Pests and Diseases
Deep green spheres of English box
A garden staple for centuries, boxwood instantly infuses a landscape with structure and elegance. Its dense, evergreen foliage can be sheared into almost any shape imaginable. For those of us on the East Coast, the fact that deer avoid it only enhances its appeal. There’s just one problem: it’s plagued by a slew of pests and diseases. Continue reading