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Ecological Gardening
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Weed of the Month: Morning-Glory
This lovely climbing vine has beautified many a chain link fence, but not everyone is a fan.
By Saara Nafici -
Sedge Lawns: A Sustainable, Low-Maintenance Alternative to Grass
When properly selected and planted, sedge lawns require little or no mowing, fertilizing, or chemicals, and some require less water than conventional turf.
By John Greenlee -
How to Prune Your Vines and Other Climbing Plants
A primer on when and how to prune climbing plants so they flower beautifully, stay healthy, and remain under control
By Karen Davis Cutler -
Plant/Animal Relationships
Plants and animals evolved together, so they have complex relationships. Among them: plant/herbivore, plant/pollinator, plant/disperser, and other examples of mutualism.
By BBG Staff -
Q&A with Onika Abraham
Onika Abraham talks with BBG about the importance of community and cultural heritage to the sustainable urban gardening and farming movement.
By Sarah Schmidt -
Gardening with Rainwater
Gardeners can play a key role in conserving freshwater by harvesting rainwater. Almost half of all water used during summer is goes to outdoor use, but you can you reduce demand on our water supplies by collecting rain and using it in your garden.
By Robin Simmen -
Green Roofs: A Primer
Learn about living roofs and the kinds of plants that can thrive on them.
By Edmond C. Snodgrass -
The Best Care for Healthy Trees
Learn how to protect your trees from pests, disease, and storm damage.
By Christopher Roddick -
Bikes at BBG
You'll see and hear fewer motor vehicles on the paths as BBG continues to increase its fleet of cycles.
By BBG Staff -
Drought-Resistant Plants for Pots
Choose the right plants and you can have a container garden that will require little, or even no, watering.
By Ellen Zachos
