Hamzah-Adam Desai in his ‘peace of mind’ garden at the Chelsea flower show.Photograph: Lisa O'Carroll/The Guardian The perfectly hewn rocks, babbling brooks and exquisite drifts of flawless flowers of ...

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The backyard garden isn’t exactly a mainstay in Las Vegas, but the growth of gardening’s popularity around the country has certainly found its way to the valley. Many homeowners now experiment with ...

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"Small garden spaces can not only pack a lot of ecological value but color and seasonal interest," says Sara Abbass of Sara Mairead Landscape Design. In other words, a small garden can be bountiful ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

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When I lived in New York City, the view from my kitchen window was framed by a tremendous scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) who towered over the brick homes below — a 150-year-old remnant from before the ...