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Posts tagged “garden”

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...

Best Online Garden Fountain Sources 2008
Email from 5.28.08

We were turned on to the subject of fountains on our trip out here to California (the fountain above is in Sara Kate's mothers yard. It's from Jackalope). It's just starting to get warm on the East ...

Credit Card Flower Box

Now, this is really living small. But hey, it is Garden Month and this is Apartment Therapy. So, check out how to make this tiny flower box for your own home......

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...

From The Kitchn: How to Start a Green Roof Garden

Want to start a garden on your roof? We show you how. A Brooklyn resident with a flourishing vegetable garden over his head took us through each step, from safety and weight considerations, to choosin...

PlantTherapy: AT Plant Roundup

Dinosaur terrariums! A roundup of plant and flower-related posts from the AT sites from the past week. This week there were dinosaurs lurking in the foliage, trees hiding in cans, flowers at the tab...

PlantTherapy: Upcoming April Garden Events in the City

Amy Stewart is coming to the HSNY April kicks off 'National Gardening Month' and 'Million Trees NYC Month' - Here is a short list of lectures and events in April happening all over the city. Do you ...

PlantTherapy Survey: On Spring Planting

Magazines are pushing spring ideas, bulbs have hit the point of no return, warm weather is on our doorstep and Daylight Savings is tomorrow. For some it is time to get ready for the gardening season ...