Garden design

SOUND IN THE GARDEN. STIMULATE YOUR SENSES!

SOUND IN THE GARDEN. STIMULATE YOUR SENSES!

Gardens can summon sensual responses including what we hear. Learn how landscape design can stimulate all of our senses, not just what we view.

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IDEAS FOR SMALL GARDEN DESIGN

IDEAS FOR SMALL GARDEN DESIGN

Small garden designs seen at the Chelsea Flower Show that are appropriate for a New York City garden design where space is at a premium.

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BLUE GARDEN | USING THE COLOR BLUE IN AN URBAN GARDEN DESIGN

BLUE GARDEN | USING THE COLOR BLUE IN AN URBAN GARDEN DESIGN

I'm mad about blue! I find blue to be an alluring color to design with.  A less common color in nature, it’s a challenge to find true blue in flower form.

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UNIQUE CONTAINER GARDENING IDEAS

UNIQUE CONTAINER GARDENING IDEAS

A container garden is often created from terracotta pots, fiberglass or plastic planters, glazed ceramic planters or natural wood planters. View your options.

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GARDEN DESIGN TRENDS – THE FUTURE OF RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN

GARDEN DESIGN TRENDS – THE FUTURE OF RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN

New York City homeowners in Manhattan and Brooklyn are concerned with drainage, privacy from neighbors and sustainability in their small gardens. Great ideas from famous gardens can be incorporated into these smaller spaces.

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FASHION INSPIRED BY THE GARDEN: HAUTE COUTURE AND HORTICULTURE

FASHION INSPIRED BY THE GARDEN: HAUTE COUTURE AND HORTICULTURE

The garden has been an inspiration to fashion designers for centuries. Garden dresses, garden shoes, garden party hats are just the threshold of garden fashion costume.

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TEATIME IN THE GARDEN

TEATIME IN THE GARDEN

There is a history of enjoying tea in the landscape of a New York City garden. 18th century tea gardens were added to taverns evoking the English tradition. 

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GARDENING IN A CHANGING CLIMATE

GARDENING IN A CHANGING CLIMATE

When gardening as climate change occurs, is it practical for a garden designer to select a plant that needs additional maintenance to survive successfully?

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