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Landscape Foundation Planning And Planting

By Linda Ardigo
November 12, 2009

Your foundation planting should echo the overall essence of your home's surrounding landscape style. How we wrap our homes with landscaping is often not given the attention it deserves. You should consider creating the right statement, organically anchoring your home to the earth, softening the hard edged corners and creatively concealing the foundation base of the home.

Meditation Spaces In The Garden

By Linda Ardigo
October 15, 2009

As Autumn is now in full swing, I find this time of year to be a more meditative and nostalgic time for me. Creating a special place in your garden specifically for your inner well-being and health seems to be a very popular desire for most people today. 2 comments

Color, Texture, Contrast For Your Planters

By Linda Ardigo
September 1, 2009

Whether you are planning to design an interior space of your home, a garden, or a beautiful planter/vessel; this should always be your guide. Repeat it as a Mantra: Color, Texture, Contrast! 3 comments

A Need For Attainable Sculpture In The Garden

August 3, 2009

Many people seem to think that they are out of the art sculpture collecting league if they cannot afford an original Moore or Brancusi. Of course that is not so. One has only to investigate the wonderful array of sculpture offered by local and international art galleries. 7 comments

Beware Of Wisteria, Bamboo And Other Exotic Invasive Plants

July 16, 2009

I am sure you have been told, as romantic as they may seem at first glance - beware - invasive species, if left uncontrolled can and will limit land use now and into the future. 5 comments

Edible Gardens - Growing Your Own Great Food!

June 22, 2009

While there is nothing new about growing an edible garden, the hard part is the planning, prepping and the TLC and attention your edible garden will require. It takes work, but the rewards are bountiful to having an edible garden, and as a result the inspirational art and awareness is inspiring. 5 comments

Southampton Rose Society Announces Rose Show And Tours

June 20, 2009

Rose Day - All Day! A show all about roses and a spectacular garden tour to be held on Saturday, June 20. This is the day all rose lovers should attend, enter - or do both! The Southampton Rose Society's Annual Rose Day will present a spectacular Rose Show.

Garden Trends Near And Far

June 11, 2009

Garden Trends revive the old adage: "Everything old is new again!" Fountains, water elements, sculpture. All are natural evolvements within the landscape of our heritage and our minds. When we travel to distant countries like Italy, Spain, England, and tour their parks, museums and gardens; we are often inspired by the serenity and profound beauty that surrounds us. 10 comments

How Safe Is Your Garden?

June 11, 2009

Gardens are so wonderful to have. Summertime means pool parties, B-B-Q's, friends, family, guests and fun and games. Being on top of your game regarding checking your gardens and entertainment areas for potential hazards for children and pets in particular is essential. 2 comments

A Few Tips To Tune Your Spring Landscape Garden

June 11, 2009

It's Spring! The season you have patiently waited for. You can't wait to get back into your gardens. Chances are though that your gardens are a little too wet and cold to work just now. If you haven't started your seeds indoors and are about to; you should work back about six weeks from the last frost date in your area. 3 comments

Celebrate The Seasonal Beauty Of Native Trees And Shrubs

June 11, 2009

Whether you are choosing trees and shrubs to work as screenings or choosing the right combination of specimen trees and shrubs that will dazzle and create a statement of natural beauty - it is like a journey to the center of one's true self. 7 comments

Why Not Garden By Color? It's Easier Than You Think!

June 11, 2009

Often when colors are purposely arranged in a garden setting, their powerful impression captures our imagination. Whether they are combinations of brilliant colors, and/or subdued gentle shades of colors; they draw us into the garden and sometimes into our personal memories and dreams. 6 comments

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