I like to leave Hydrangea flowerheads for their decorative effects in the wintertime. Image Credit: Evie Fjord Cold Weather is Yard Work Weather! Winter garden maintenance is the secret behind incredible landscapes; here’s what most homeowners overlook. Winter is when most homeowners want to stay inside in their warm fuzzy slippers and mentally check out […]
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This retention basin in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, is doing its job storing and filtering stormwater using native plants. Plant Diversity Means Less Maintenance and More Beauty Discover how landscape diversity improves beauty, resilience, and long-term value for properties. Most suburban landscapes put on a three-week show in spring… and then they quietly fade into
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This holly hedge is doing its job, screening a commercial parking lot from a residential area. Low-Stress Evergreens for Screening That Always Look Polished Here are my top picks evergreens for screening that combine beauty, resilience, and smart growth for privacy. Privacy often disappears before you notice. A neighbor adds a pool, a tree falls,
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Play equipment made from natural materials that never get hot, but requires careful maintenance and inspections. Image Credit: Su Kadi It Takes More Than a Fallen Log to Be a Green Schoolyard Green schoolyards improve mental health, physical activity, and environmental awareness without adding to school budgets in the long term. I’ve walked many schoolyards
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A grove of mixed shade trees contrasts with the green lawn. Parks Are Not Just “Nice to Have” The benefits of parks are often underestimated. Discover how parks reduce stress, improve wellness, and strengthen urban life. Most people think of parks as leftover space that’s allowed to be green. You know, parks are something you
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Porcelain Berry has gorgeous, iridescent berries. It’s easy to understand why people like to plant it. Think invasive plants are harmless? Think again. Invasive plants are like that one family member who comes for a weekend visit and quietly moves into your spare bedroom. At first, they seem harmless, even charming. Then one day you
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The vegetation on the facade of this building cools the atmosphere and creates habitat for wildlife. Image Credit: Joel Durkee How Sustainable Landscaping Can Make Your Yard Thrive Like Never Before Eco-friendly landscapes help make your yard beautiful, low-maintenance, and eco-smart. If you’ve ever visited a backyard that feels alive, there’s a good chance it’s
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Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) is a native vine with impressive fall color. Credit: Jagjeet Dhuna Discover the Secrets to a Show-stopping Fall Garden Boost your autumn garden with seven fall landscape planting tips that guarantee a lush, colorful yard your neighbors will admire. Fall often gets a bad rap. People think it’s just to finish
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For decades streams like this one were channelized into concrete pipes and buried. Image Credit: Happy Duckling Rediscover Hidden Streams: Unlocking the Magic of Daylighting in Cities See how daylighting streams brings back nature, cools cities, and turns dull urban spaces into lush, living landscapes. Beneath our streets, there’s a hidden web of buried streams
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The color blue can offer a feeling of tranquility in a garden. Image Credit: Kiyomi Shiomura Healing Gardens Offer More Than Beauty Discover how healing gardens alleviate stress, foster creativity, and enhance well-being with seven essential benefits for the mind and body. We live in a world that’s operating non-stop. Reading emails before you go
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Not everyone is welcome here. Making the Built Environment Accessible to All is the Fair Thing to Do Accessible landscape design transforms cities in 5 incredible ways that promote inclusivity, boost property value, and enhance outdoor living. Getting around a city should feel effortless, but for many people, it’s not. Sidewalks heaved from tree roots,
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All it takes is organized plantings, mulch, and a green lawn to make a property much more appealing. Want maximum ROI? Increase property values and boost curb appeal with seven simple landscape upgrades every homeowner should know. Everyone knows that first impressions are everything. When a potential buyer arrives at your home, they’re already making
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