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Think Garden Season's Over? Not So Fast!

By Anne Halpin
October 6, 2009

The end of summer doesn't have to mean the end of your garden. There's still plenty of color in the garden from summer annuals, and from late-blooming perennials like Japanese anemone, asters and mums, and the lesser known toad lily (Tricyrtis).

Snowballs, Lacecaps Or Mopheads, Your Garden Needs Hydrangeas

By Anne Halpin
October 6, 2009

Summer has reached its peak, and so has that most emblematic of Hamptons garden flowers - the hydrangea. Those big blue pompoms seem to be everywhere right now. This week From the Garden takes a look at the hydrangea clan. 1 comment

Garden Walkways Add Allure And Intrigue To Your Landscape Plan

August 3, 2009

The bones of your surrounding landscape require imagination, planning and patience. Entertainment and pool areas all call for accessibility, functionality, and safety. Pathways, walkways and retaining walls should always integrate in color, texture and shape with the overall look of your home. 18 comments

It's Rose Season! A Few Tips On How To Get Started

August 3, 2009

It's rose season here in the Hamptons. Roses are in full, glorious bloom from beaches to backyards all across the East End. If you'd like to add some roses to your garden, here are some tips to get you started. 5 comments

Banish Those Bugs, Naturally

August 3, 2009

Ah, summer! At this time of year we are living outdoors. We're going to the beach, sitting by the pool, hiking and biking, picnicking, shopping, gardening and enjoying outdoor concerts, dinners and parties. We're sharing outdoor activities with friends and family, and we're also sharing them with insects. 7 comments

LongHouse Reserve Awards Frederico Azevedo First Place For Container Exhibition

July 16, 2009

Landscape Designer and CEO of Unlimited Earth Care, Frederico Azevedo wins LongHouse Reserve Container Exhibition for second straight year.

Go Ahead, Fill Your House With Flowers!

July 16, 2009

Freshly cut flowers seem to capture the very essence of summer. Many local farm stands sell pretty bouquets that you can bring home and pop into a vase. But if you're a gardener, it's easy to grow some of your own flowers for cutting, and you don't need a big garden to do it. 1 comment

Got Shade? Think About A Woodland Garden

June 22, 2009

Make your woodland garden a place to explore. To make a small garden feel bigger, lay out winding paths and place some of the understory plants where they will screen parts of the garden from view. The sense of mystery will entice visitors to wander the paths to see what's around the corner.

Sneak Peek: A Private Paradise in Bridgehampton

June 18, 2009

On a quiet country lane in Bridgehampton is a most remarkable garden that is a uniquely inspired melding of art and landscape. It belongs to interior designer John Barham, who created it and has nurtured it for 22 years. 4 comments

Start A Garden Of Your Own

June 11, 2009

The process of growth is forever mysterious, and gardens can be places of awe and wonder. But there's nothing mysterious about gardening - it is not an arcane art. Anyone can garden, and I believe that everyone should.

Tired Of Forsythia? Try These...

June 11, 2009

"And the spring comes slowly up this way." (Coleridge, Christabel). As spring begins, ever so slowly this year, our winter longing for color begins to give way to satisfaction. Some of the earliest color in spring landscapes comes from bulbs.

Discover Hellebores

June 11, 2009

If daffodils aren't your thing for spring in the garden, here's another bunch of plants to tickle your fancy: hellebores. These relatives of buttercups are among the earliest perennials to bloom, their flowers last a long time, and best of all, deer don't like them.

If It's April It's Definitely Daffodil Time

June 11, 2009

After the dark, dreary days of winter, daffodils and narcissus burst onto the spring garden scene like little eruptions of sunshine. They're coming into bloom in the Hamptons now, their cheery blossoms welcoming spring.

Easy Container Gardens

March 5, 2009

Even as the entire East Coast gets pelted with snow, gardeners are plotting and planning for gorgeous grounds this spring and summer. But what if you have a small space? Not to worry, there are several planters out there made with all sorts of materials to fit your decor and space issues.

It's Easy Being Green: Tips For More Sustainable Landscaping

January 28, 2009

Sustainable landscaping isn't as difficult as it sounds. Frederico Azevedo of Unlimited Earth Care in Bridgehampton says there are five simple steps to sustainable landscaping that anyone can follow.

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