Some of the gardens recorded by Arnatt sit comfortably within this convention, with their clipped hedges dividing each plot from those of the neighbours, furnished with lawns, flower beds and ornaments. Pictured with their owners, these well -tended gardens seem to echo the cottage gardens so adm...
For smaller gardens, choose bush varieties that take up less room. For shorter growing seasons, try fast maturing varieties that can produce maximum yields for your growing season. Herbs: Choose herbs by size, growing habits and life expectancy. Many herbs can live as perennials and will ...
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One genus that we already have in abundance at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is Epimedium (commonly known as Horny Goat Weed, bishops hat, barrenwort, and Bishop’s Mitre.). The more I study and look at Epimedium, the more I find to love. This rather large genus has 54 different ...
‘Grandiflora’ and ‘PeeGee’ are large old-fashioned, floppy varieties; ‘Tardiva’, ‘White Moth’, and ‘Pee Wee’ fit the scale of small gardens. ‘Limelight’ produces cool-green flowers and grows to a height of 6 to 8 feet. ...
‘Gonzales’produces softball-sized heads, making it good for small gardens. Disease-resistant varieties include‘Blue Vantage’and‘Cheers’. If you are planting for a fall harvest, try red or Chinese cabbage. Good varieties include ‘Integro’ and‘Ruby Perfection’(reds) and‘Li Ren Choy’(...
or decorative element is a great country garden idea, as it creates a focal point that will draw you through the outdoor space – as seen here, in a beautiful circular border created by Michael Giannelli, owner of East Hamptons Gardens, a curated garden and home shop in East Hampton Villag...
Keep in mind that if you don’t have anywhere in your yard that works, many options, such as container gardens, can help you have a productive garden anywhere. Garden Site Selection pdf Posted on March 24, 2015Author Ray EckhartCategories VegetablesTags edible, gardens, planting7 Comments on...
Not everyone is meant to be paired together. In gardens, just as in life, some companions simply don’t work out. Companion planting is a great way to improve yields, save space, and reduce pest pressure, but there are some plant combinations to avoid because they can be detrimental to ...