Apartment Therapy Tagged: garden

Eco-friendly Options for Fallen Autumn Leaves?

As temperatures in DC drop, so do our fall leaves. Municipal leaf collection does not begin for another few weeks, but we have friends already debating the wisdom of bagging leaves vs. mulching the...

Look!: Garden Inspiration in Westport, County Mayo
Washington DC

We snapped this photo years ago on a cold and dreary day in the west of Ireland because the bright colors of the flowers gave us a much needed lift. Though our current living situation doesn't incl...

Look! Urban Garden Inspiration
Washington DC

We stumbled upon this reading garden at our local library, and were immediately struck by the low maintenance design. With comfortable chairs and no grass to mow, this garden makes excellent use of...

How To: Add Mosaics To Your Garden
Washington DC

Natural Home magazine offers suggestions for creating a magical and whimsical garden. The article "Finding Neverland" recommends adding soy candles and energy-efficient LED holiday strings to your o...

Roundup: Garden Bench Swings
Washington DC

Some people play fantasy football; we play fantasy furniture. In honor of AT garden month, we are sharing with you our fantasy item for the garden: a free-standing bench swing. We find swings to be ...

AT DC: Too Much Mulch?
The Washington Post 6.5.08

Mulch much? The Washington Post featured a story on the overuse of mulch in the U.S. Apparently, Americans now use about 40 million cubic yards of it a year (estimated by the Mulch and Soil Counc...

Look!: Swans on Swann Street!
Washington DC

Does your street name influence your home decor? Residents on Swann Street (north of Dupont Circle) have incorporated swan sculptures and planters in their gardens. These fun garden accessories have...

Garden Inspiration: The National Arboretum Azalea Collection
Washington DC

Washington in the spring is a truly beautiful city. Though the delicate and beautiful cherry blossoms rightly garner more than their fair share of attention in the local and national press, it is t...