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Urban Gardening
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Dwarf Conifers in Containers: Designing a Miniature Landscape
Dwarf conifers are perfect for building texture in—and giving permanent shape to—confined garden spaces such as patios or terraces. Though small, the plants can also help block wind and screen undesirable views.
By Joan McDonald -
Rain Gardens: Using Spectacular Wetland Plantings to Reduce Runoff
Learn how to create a beautiful garden that will capture rain and reduce and reduce run-off.
By Janet Marinelli -
Compost Bins
Choose the right compost bin for your space, budget, and materials. Here are five basic types.
By BBG Staff -
What and How to Compost
What can I put in the compost pile? What does composting mean, and how does it work?
By BBG Staff -
How Compost Builds the Soil
Soil is a living community that requires nurture. And well-nurtured soil in turn nurtures the plants that are part of it.
By Grace Gershuny -
Unusual, Antique, and Collectable Containers
Anything that can hold soil can serve as a home for plants—which expands the selection into realms far beyond the standard terra-cotta flowerpot or ubiquitous plastic window box.
By Scott D. Appell -
Curbside Gardens—Transforming Your Hell Strip
Heated by pavement, often assaulted by salt and sand during winter, these ribbons of city-owned real estate are not prime gardening spots. Indeed, they have been dubbed "hell strips" by writer Lauren Springer.
By Claire Hagen Dole -
Recycled Products—Turning Trash into Garden Tools
Recycling prevents global habitat destruction by providing industry with an alternative, ready source of "raw" material. It leads, therefore, to the conservation of energy, the reduction of industrial pollution, and the preservation of species biodiversity.
By Niall Dunne -
Growing Vines Successfully
Vines are a diverse group of plants. Most are easy to grow and require little care; however, a basic knowledge of their cultural needs is important for success in your garden.
By Andrew Bunting -
Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac
This native shrub is known for its gorgeous foliage. It's easy to grow and produces distinctive flowers and pretty winter berries.
By Robert Newgarden
