Five Trees for a Small Space
I live in zone 7A and would like some advice for selecting a shade tree. The house faces west so we would like to plant
Author: Katherine Laughlin
What to Spray to Keep Sweetgum Balls Away
We have a Sweet Gum (liquidambar) tree on our front yard that is about 50 feet tall. It is a lovely deciduous tree, but it
Four Trees That Are Better Than Bradford Pears
We lost our Bradford pears to a summer storm. They were great beauties, although not very sturdy. Can you suggest a similar but hardier tree
Is It Okay to Cover Tree Roots?
We have large oak trees on our property with gigantic roots above the ground. I have covered the roots with soil for easier walking etc.
New York City Trip – 5 Places I Never Miss
For a guy who loves his fruits and veggies, the “Big Apple” can’t be beat. New York City is a place that inspires me every
England Garden Tour 2015: Arley Hall
Visiting Arley Hall is like returning to a favorite college haunt, perhaps this is because the estate was one of my favorite places while I
English Garden Tour: Helmingham Hall
This week begins a series of English garden tours on my blog highlighting a recent trip to Cheshire – Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Surrey. I have
Road Trip to the English Countryside
I discovered my inner Anglophile shortly after college while studying garden design and history at the University of Manchester. England felt like a home away
Ten Cool Things I Discovered in Chicago
Whatever way you spin it, Chicago is a great getaway. Pair a week there with a gardening conference, fabulous fall weather, and interior design shopping
Garvan Woodland Gardens
In the world of gardening, shady areas are often described as difficult to design or as troublesome spots where few plants will grow. If this