The Scottish capital has maintained this mix of horology and horticulture since its installation in 1903.
Category: Gardens and Gardening
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Have a Small Outdoor Space and a Budget to Match? Follow These 7 Rules.
Here’s how to make the most of an outdoor space in the city — even if it’s small, awkwardly shaped or hemmed in by other buildings.
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These Native Plants Aren’t Weeds
Pollinators recognize a good thing when they see it — and so do gardeners in search of organic pest control. As one put it, “My prairie is my pesticide.”
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A Panorama of Design Products
A look at design-world events, products and people.
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Lawns Draw Scorn, but Landscape Designers See Room for Compromise
Conventional turf lawns have come under attack. Landscape designers are using water-wise and native plants to balance green with “green.”
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Why This Eco-Friendly Gardener Doesn’t Cut Down Dead Trees
Basil Camu is on a mission to save trees, even the dying ones. His unconventional approach: Let it be.
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How Do You Turn ‘Urban Decay’ Into a Garden?
Apiary Studio in Philadelphia works with whatever a site holds to create landscapes that match the city’s aesthetic: “gritty, punk, improvised, layered with history.”
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New York Botanical Garden Creates a ‘Wonderland’ Adventure
A show at the New York Botanical Garden, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s books, will explore his fictional and real worlds through plants, art and artifacts.
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An Expert’s Must-Read List of Gardening Newsletters
A horticulture expert shares his must-read list.
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How to Grow Potted Topiaries
You just have to follow a few simple rules. (Also, forget about going away for the weekend.)
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How to Elevate Your Garden With Ceramics (And Not Just Flower Pots)
An imposing work of pottery can be as important to the design of a landscape as any well-placed plant. And no, we’re not talking about flower pots.
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Why Japanese Maples Are an Obsession for Gardeners
You won’t stop at just one, once you discover what they can do for your garden: “People get obsessed.”