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For more than 60 years, David Austin Roses has named new varieties after historical British figures, all of them white. The Dannahue, which honors Danny Clarke, changed that.
Category: Gardens and Gardening
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Music to Listen to While Gardening
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Our garden expert shares the playlist that has helped her stay motivated while working outdoors — starting with James Brown and Al Green.
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Why Meditation Is an Important Part of Gardening
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In the last volume of his memoir trilogy, Marc Hamer explains why a garden is not just a place of work — it’s also a place of worship.
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How to Coexist With The Animals in Your Garden
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There’s a multicultural world outdoors — and even the gentlest gardeners often disrupt it. Here’s how to avoid that.
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What Makes a Garden a Work of Art? Piet Oudolf Explains.
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The noted designer of the High Line has wisdom to share with other gardeners: “I put plants on a stage and let them perform.”
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How to Light Your Patio or Yard Without Annoying Your Neighbors
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Forget the floodlights. The key to effectively illuminating your yard or patio at night is subtlety.
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How to Compost, According to Gardening Experts
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Don’t get hung up on how long it should take or how many citrus peels are too many. As one longtime composter put it, “My rule is: Don’t worry about it.”
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If You Stop Mowing This May, Will Your Lawn Turn Into a Meadow?
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Not necessarily. Two new books offer some advice on what to expect when you decide to leave your lawn behind.
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How to Grow Dahlias? A Ceramist Has Some Advice for You
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Frances Palmer has been making ceramics and growing dahlias in her Connecticut garden for three decades: “They’re just so joyous.”