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.
Category: Gardens and Gardening
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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.”
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Gardens of Stone, Moss, Sand: 4 Moments of Zen in Kyoto
The city’s dry gardens seem timeless, but as these relatively new versions show, their design is still evolving. They offer spots for quiet contemplation in an increasingly overtouristed city.
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Gardens of Stone, Moss, Sand: 4 Moments of Zen in Kyoto
The city’s dry gardens seem timeless, but as these relatively new versions show, their design is still evolving. They offer spots for quiet contemplation in an increasingly overtouristed city.
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How Do You Build a Jungle?
In the cities of Brazil, a landscape architect creates abundant private gardens that rewild the terrain from which these metropolises grew.
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A Panorama of Design Products
A look at design-world events, products and people.
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You Don’t Need a Greenhouse to Grow Citrus Indoors
‘Lemons and limes are really great houseplants,’ said the owner of a rare-plants nursery in Connecticut — if you choose the right ones.
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A New York Apartment With a Garden in the Kitchen
When a couple took over a SoHo loft, they were attracted to its classic stripped-back look, but they also aspired to make it their own.
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Discover Dominica’s Secret Garden of Waterfalls and Hot Springs Before Everyone Does
Dominica, a remote Caribbean island, enchants with its waterfalls, hot springs and hummingbirds. But a new airport and more tourists could tame its wildness.
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Look to Willows to Brighten Your Winter Garden
But that’s just the beginning: If you want a living fence or something to feed livestock or material for a natural burial, there’s a willow for you.
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For a Ukrainian Gardener, Flowers Offer a Way Forward
When war came to her country, Alla Olkhovska had been planning to open a rare-plants nursery. Now her Clematis seeds have an international following.
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If You’re Thinking About Growing Onions From Seed, It’s Time to Get Started
Now is the time to buy onion seeds, which are cheaper and come in more interesting varieties than mail-order transplants. Here’s what you need to know.