All articles tagged with #garden design
Calder Gardens, a $70 million art space dedicated to Alexander Calder, is opening in Philadelphia, featuring subterranean galleries, open-air pavilions, and a landscape designed by Piet Oudolf, aiming to foster mindful engagement with Calder's work through a non-traditional, immersive experience.
The article lists 12 popular plants like daffodils, peonies, and wisteria that gardening experts consider overrated due to issues like invasiveness, short blooming periods, or maintenance challenges, and suggests better alternatives for a healthier, more sustainable garden.
The article offers five top plant companions for dahlias, including purpletop vervain, ornamental grasses, holy basil, sweet alyssum, and nasturtiums, emphasizing their aesthetic and pest-control benefits to create a vibrant, thriving garden display.
Kelly Norris discusses the concept of abundance in ecological landscape design, emphasizing the importance of native plants and understanding their ecological roles. He highlights the significance of selecting charismatic, abundant species for each season, and the layered approach to landscape design involving matrix, structure, and vignettes to create resilient and biodiverse gardens. Norris advocates for thoughtful plant choices that support ecosystems and foster a sense of abundance beyond mere aesthetics.
The hellebore, also known as the "Christmas Rose," is a resilient winter-blooming flower that adds color and life to gardens during the cold months. Native to Europe and Asia, it thrives in temperatures as low as -15°C and offers a variety of colors from white to deep purple. Hellebores are beneficial for winter biodiversity, providing nectar and pollen for pollinators. They can be planted in borders, pots, or combined with other winter plants. Proper care includes semi-shaded locations, well-drained soil, and moderate watering.
Baby's breath, a popular choice for its delicate white flowers, has the potential to become invasive due to its ability to produce millions of seeds. It is listed as a noxious weed in some areas and has threatened native plants and habitats. To prevent its rapid proliferation, gardeners can use fine mesh insect netting or grow it in a shielded structure. Managing baby's breath early on and cutting below the crown can help control its growth.
A garden design expert, Lee Burkhill, also known as Garden Ninja, shares his thoughts on unique and unconventional garden decor choices. He believes that allowing people to showcase their passions and personalities through their gardens is important. Lee advises individuals to strike a balance between creating a unique and interesting garden while still maintaining aesthetic appeal. He suggests running the theme throughout the entire garden and making sure to create a consistent look and feel for the garden that all components will reflect.
Designing an ever-blooming perennial garden involves planting bulbs, flowers, and flowering shrubs with varying bloom times and colors. The first step is identifying your USDA plant hardiness zone and choosing plants that will survive the seasons. Researching native plant species and considering the purpose and vantage point of your garden can also help with design. Understanding your garden site's conditions, such as light patterns and water drainage, is important when choosing plants. Categorizing plant choices by bloom time, height, and color can help with organization. Once planted, regular watering, deadheading, and monitoring for pests and stress can help maximize bloom times.