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.
Read MoreGrasslands 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 MoreRooftops 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 MoreLandscape 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.
Read MoreWhether 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.
Read MoreEat 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.
Read MoreMany 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.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreTo many New York City residents building a roof garden or LUXURY terrace garden can be the opportunity to create a green oasis and a private outdoor landscape — cocktail parties on your terrace taking in the nighttime sky, family barbecues on summer evenings, children’s birthday parties on the roof, Sunday brunch outdoors on the terrace, taking business calls while soaking in you terrace hottub!
Read MoreNorth America has its own collection of medicinal plants that can thrive in harmony with their native wildlife to create a beautiful and therapeutic garden.
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