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Red, Wild, and Revolutionary: Why I’m Obsessed with Bee Balm (Monarda didyma)

A collage of vibrant red Bee Balm (Monarda didyma) flowers in Pennsylvania gardens, some close up and others blooming among rocks and yellow flowers, showcasing their unique spiky petals and lush green surroundings.

North American Native Plants

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A rustic dead hedge made of intertwined branches and green foliage stands in a sunlit area. Above, a tree with sparse orange leaves extends its branches. The background is softly blurred, suggesting a natural area dedicated to healing the land.

Building a Dead Hedge: Healing the Land and Creating a Living Barrier

Garden Design Materials and Gardening Tools

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Close-up of a cluster of small, dark purple berries on thin stems, surrounded by large, bright green leaves of the Aralia cordata, also known as Sun King. The background is a mix of more leaves and shadows, giving a lush, natural appearance to this captivating plant scene.

Aralia Cordata ‘Sun King’: A Bright and Bold Shade Garden Superstar

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Cat’s Whiskers Plant (Orthosiphon stamineus): A Stunning Bloomer with a Medicinal Past

Garden Florals and Cutting Gardens

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Close-up of vibrant pink plum blossoms and buds on a Japanese Flowering Apricot tree branch, with a blurred background of more branches and blossoms. The flowers are central to the image, evoking nostalgia with their delicate petals and intricate yellow stamens.

Prunus mume: The Japanese Flowering Apricot That Brightens Winter

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A vibrant yellow Dahlia 'Mystic Illusion' blooms with a dark red center, surrounded by shadowy foliage. The background features a soft-focus lattice pattern with hints of green.

Dahlia ‘Mystic Illusion’: The Golden Retriever of the Garden

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Rhapidophyllum hystrix – A Needle Palm Grows in New England?

A dense cluster of green palm leaves under dappled sunlight, surrounded by fallen leaves, evokes a charming contrast reminiscent of tropical gardens far from New England's typical scenery.

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Close-up of vibrant red Double Take Quinces with layered petals and bright yellow centers, set against a blurred green and white background. The flowers appear lush and detailed, showcasing their delicate petal structure.

Not Your Grandmother’s Quince: Meet the Double Take Chaenomeles speciosa

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Close-up of a Filbert tree trunk with rough, peeling bark in shades of brown and beige. The texture is rugged, with layers flaking off to reveal slightly darker areas underneath. The background remains blurred and indistinct, enhancing the tree's intricate details.

Growing Father Farges Filbert – Corylus fargesii

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Naturalistic and Matrix Planting Design

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Asters, Helianthus, grasses and hydrangeas combine for a beautiful fall garden - Austrian Garden Tour

My Green Passion’s Austrian Autumn Garden – Fall Colors & Naturalistic Plants

A visit to the Garden in the Woods - columbine

Native Garden Inspiration from a Visit to The Garden In the Woods

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A Wooded Side yard Makeover to Restore the Landscape with Native Plants

A black and white drawing of a tree root.

A Library of Plants Root System Maps (for planting design)

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A lush garden path, bordered by dense greenery and an overgrown array of blooming flowers, leads toward tall trees in the background. The sunlit scene is dappled with shadows cast by the surrounding foliage.

How to quickly Fix An Overgrown Messy Garden (40 tips)

A lush garden path, bordered by dense greenery and an overgrown array of blooming flowers, leads toward tall trees in the background. The sunlit scene is dappled with shadows cast by the surrounding foliage.

How to quickly Fix An Overgrown Messy Garden (40 tips)

Two pictures showcasing garden designs ideas with a stone walkway.

Garden design details: Transform an OK garden into a stunning one

Two pictures showcasing garden designs ideas with a stone walkway.

Garden design details: Transform an OK garden into a stunning one

A beige building with ornate black wrought-iron balconies. People, like characters from Issue 3 of a lively urban story, stand observing the street below. The architecture features tall windows and classic Parisian design elements, stirring up the charm of vibrant city life.

Can Planning Boards Make Garden Design Easier? A Vision for Better Gardens and Landscapes

A beige building with ornate black wrought-iron balconies. People, like characters from Issue 3 of a lively urban story, stand observing the street below. The architecture features tall windows and classic Parisian design elements, stirring up the charm of vibrant city life.

Can Planning Boards Make Garden Design Easier? A Vision for Better Gardens and Landscapes

A lush garden, thoughtfully crafted by a skilled garden designer, showcases a variety of flowers in full bloom. Two people stroll through the vibrant field, surrounded by tall trees. A small, dark shed is visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

How to Be A Curator in Your Garden (for much better design results)

A lush garden, thoughtfully crafted by a skilled garden designer, showcases a variety of flowers in full bloom. Two people stroll through the vibrant field, surrounded by tall trees. A small, dark shed is visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

How to Be A Curator in Your Garden (for much better design results)

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Two landscape illustrations depict a transformation: the top image features fewer trees and a gentle slope, while the bottom showcases a denser forest with rolling hills, reminiscent of Humphry Repton's design prowess in crafting picturesque gardens.

Humphry Repton: Pioneering Before & After Concepts in Garden Design

A japanese garden with rocks and a lantern.

How to Create A Tsukubai Japanese Water Fountain Garden

Before & After: A Worn Down Slope Gets a Much Needed Repair

A remarkable transformation of a suburban backyard into a tranquil garden scene features a small pond surrounded by lush greenery, rocks, and vibrant flowers. Tall trees frame the background, creating a serene and picturesque natural setting.

A Remarkable Water Garden Transformation for this Suburban Backyard

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A collage of vibrant red Bee Balm (Monarda didyma) flowers in Pennsylvania gardens, some close up and others blooming among rocks and yellow flowers, showcasing their unique spiky petals and lush green surroundings.

Red, Wild, and Revolutionary: Why I’m Obsessed with Bee Balm (Monarda didyma)

North American Native Plants

Close-up of a cluster of small, dark purple berries on thin stems, surrounded by large, bright green leaves of the Aralia cordata, also known as Sun King. The background is a mix of more leaves and shadows, giving a lush, natural appearance to this captivating plant scene.

Aralia Cordata ‘Sun King’: A Bright and Bold Shade Garden Superstar

Close-up of vibrant pink plum blossoms and buds on a Japanese Flowering Apricot tree branch, with a blurred background of more branches and blossoms. The flowers are central to the image, evoking nostalgia with their delicate petals and intricate yellow stamens.

Prunus mume: The Japanese Flowering Apricot That Brightens Winter

A vibrant yellow Dahlia 'Mystic Illusion' blooms with a dark red center, surrounded by shadowy foliage. The background features a soft-focus lattice pattern with hints of green.

Dahlia ‘Mystic Illusion’: The Golden Retriever of the Garden

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Every Container Garden needs a little Muhlenbeckia – Here’s Why

container planting combo - muhlenbeckia and burgundy petunias

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Create Stylish Collected Gardens in Pots

A lush rainforest garden features a gravel path winding through vibrant pink, red, and white flowering bushes. Tall planters overflow with colorful blooms, surrounded by dense green foliage reminiscent of an Alaskan glacier's serene beauty and tall trees in the background.

The Unique Upside-Down Trees of Alaska’s Glacier Gardens

How to Make A Countertop Kitchen Bonsai Herb Garden

Kitchen Countertop herb garden bonsai planting recipe. How To DIY.

Gold and Blue and White Holiday Container Garden Ideas

Collage of holiday container ideas with yellow branches, green and blue foliage, and dried plant elements. Includes images of cotton, white blossoms, and decorative ribbon. Text reads "Holiday Container Inspiration.

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