Many New Yorkers desire outdoor spaces but often face neglected gardens. This post provides steps to kickstart creating a beautiful urban oasis
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ROOF GARDENS: TRANSFORMING CITIES FROM CONCRETE JUNGLES TO URBAN OASIS
By understanding the history and benefits of roof gardens, we can unlock their potential to transform cities into thriving green havens, fostering well-being, community, and environmental responsibility. #Roof gardens, #urban green spaces, #sustainability, #environmental benefits, #community benefits, #well-being benefits
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Black locust wooden fence in a recently completed project in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Notice the curved corners built in a vertical pattern, contrasting with the overall horizontal offset pattern.
Unlock Your Yard's Potential: Creative Fence Designs for Privacy, Style, and Beyond
Fences in a brownstone garden serve as the walls of your outside living space, impacting both aesthetics and functionality. In New York City, almost all residential backyard lots are divided by fences. These structures are a crucial element in a garden design plan. A well-designed fence can be a statement piece in its own right.
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The Curtis Prairie is situated adjacent to the University of Wisconsin Arboretum Native Plants Garden in Madison, Wisconsin.
Grasslands: Our Planet’s Carbon Sequestration Heroes
Grasslands play a crucial role in Earth's carbon cycle, acting as both carbon sinks and sources depending on their management and health. A grassland is an ecosystem where the predominant vegetation consists of grasses and forbs (wildflowers) with relatively few trees and shrubs. They exist on every continent except Antarctica. Grasslands combat climate change, maintain biodiversity and they promote proper land management.
Read MoreBUILDING A ROOFTOP GARDEN IN NEW YORK CITY: 7 KEY CONSIDERATIONS
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Rooftops and terraces offer their owners real benefits for their quality of life. What better way to unwind after a day of work than to relax on a rooftop terrace, surrounded by greenery and amenities of your choice? A rooftop garden can range from simple to luxurious, allowing you to incorporate features such as a pergola, fountains, outdoor kitchens, sculpture, or even a television.
Read MoreWHAT IS LANDSCAPE DESIGN?
Landscape design is the art and process of creating outdoor spaces that are both functional and beautiful. It involves using plants, hardscaping elements, and other features to create a space that meets the needs of the user and enhances the overall property.
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Small space, high impact garden design
SMALL SPACE, HIGH IMPACT DESIGN FOR URBAN GARDENS
Whether you have a narrow backyard, a little terrace, or a strip of pavement between your home and the sidewalk, rest assured there are garden design techniques that can maximize your garden’s potential. In this blog post, we share expert insights to help you harness the power of plants and craft your urban sanctuary.
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Chef Alan Bergo prepares young Knotweed shoots. photo: foragerchef.com
ELIMINATING INVASIVE PLANTS: A SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION
Eat your way to environmentalism! Here are a few of the most invasive plants that are also surprisingly edible. This blog post explores the concept of "invasivorism," consuming invasive plants for both environmental and dietary benefits.
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The majesty of Versailles. Photo:ToddHaimanLandscapeDesign
MATH IN THE GARDEN
Many of the world's most beautiful gardens rely heavily on mathematical principles to create their stunning designs. In celebration of Pi Day (3.14) we investigate a bit further into the relationship of math within garden design.
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CREATING A GARDEN WITH SITE RESILIENCE
When it comes to gardening, site resilience is the key to ensuring that your plants thrive in any condition. Using a diversity of species is the first step in designing a successful garden.
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