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Planting and Maintaining a Buffalograss Lawn
Buffalograss (Buchloë dactyloides) is sustainable, water-wise alternative to conventional turf that needs no mowing. Learn how to establish and care for a lawn using this native grass.
By Terrance P. Riordan -
In Search of Andreaea
Last week I went to the Delaware Water Gap to search for a group of rock-dwelling mosses believed to be extremely rare in our area—the Andreaea species.
By Kerry Barringer -
Interpreting the Garden
BBG’s new Visitor Center is undoubtedly captivating from the outside, but inside, both new and longtime visitors will find much more than just a beautiful building.
By Alison Weeks -
Notice How Different Daffodils Can Be
Look closely at daffodils and you will see there is a wide variety of color and flower shapes.
By Sarah Schmidt -
Eat Al Fresco Now
One more harbinger of spring: the Terrace Cafe is back outdoors.
By BBG Staff -
Checking in on Pine Snakes
Last week, I was invited to join the annual pine snake census in the New Jersey Pine Barrens.
By Kerry Barringer -
Magnolia-rama
Spring is bustin’ out all over the Garden this week.
By Sarah Schmidt -
Tea Time
Compost tea is brewed from fully decomposed organic materials. A well-made batch contains all the beneficial microorganisms and nutrients of solid compost but takes up less space.
By BBG Staff -
Wow, What’s That Smell?
Walk into the Warm Temperate Pavilion this week and not only will you see a plethora of colorful flowers, you will also be treated some aromatherapy.
By Sarah Schmidt -
A Budding Crisis?
I’ve worked with trees for more than 20 years, and this is one of warmest winters I can recall. How are BBG’s trees handling it?
By Christopher Roddick
