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Garden Structures

Posted by plantsman On July - 30 - 2009

arborArbors are structures that bring focus to outdoor living spaces. Arbors can be made of wood, metal, plastic, branches or twigs. Arbors can be stained, or painted or just left alone to have a natural look. Some Arbors have arches and curves while others are straight and geometric. With such a huge variety to choose from it will not be difficult to find one to match your garden design.

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Seaside Gardens

Posted by plantsman On January - 15 - 2009

Gardening along the coast presents unique challenges. Wind, salt spray, dry sandy soils as well as actual sea water makes it difficult to grow traditional garden plants. Few plants can survive when exposed to the open ocean. Therefore, proper site preparation and careful plant selection are critical.

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Winter Gardens

Posted by plantsman On January - 5 - 2009

frosted_red_berriesThough spring, summer and fall provide are the of the garden, winter does provide the opportunity to draw attention to some overlooked but striking garden characteristics. A well thought out garden can create a winter landscape with great winter qualities. Against the stark backdrop of snow and earth, a wide variety of plants can provide winter interest to your garden.

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