This backyard for a townhouse in Manhattan’s West Village is made for entertaining and relaxation! Our re-design of the space included artificial turf to replace a failing lawn, updated plantings, overhead string lighting, and new lawn furniture. The existing plantings of boxwoods and birch trees, while healthy, were a little bland and boring looking, so […]
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We love the night and day transformation this garden took on when our client requested a zen garden for her backyard in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. It’s always fun to be asked to design a garden with so many charming creative elements. Our re-design included brown bamboo fencing to cover a very bright white vinyl fence,
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The news about climate change is depressing. It sometimes seems to be such an insurmountable situation that it’s hard to believe a single household could make any significant difference. And, though many Americans have begun living more eco-friendly lives, many still don’t believe the problem is real enough to warrant attention. Others have simply given
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So, you’ve got a petite patio, a diminutive deck, a cramped courtyard. The good news is that you have outdoor space! The bad(ish) news is that it’s going to take a tiny bit of creativity to make it a functional, enjoyable and multipurpose space that can serve you, your family and maybe even a few
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No matter what size of garden you have, you are likely to have many things that you need to store out there. This ranges from barbecues to gardening equipment or even lawnmowers. For keen gardeners, having all of these things lying about is not ideal and so they often choose to invest in some garden
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This Boerum Hill, Brooklyn backyard features a bluestone patio, knotty cedar fencing, artificial turf, stepping stones, and loose Mexican beach stones. We love the way the beach stones are so close in color to the large slabs of bluestone, a natural stone ideal for patios. We applied a light grey semi-transparent stain to the fence
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How to Garden with Limited Space Living the urban life has a ton of perks, but gardening can be a real challenge: skyscrapers can cause inconsistent sunlight, pollutants can more easily infect your soil, and water availability is always an issue. However, planning and designing an urban garden can lead to remarkable results. A well-planned
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Success in gardening starts with proper soil preparation. Fruits and vegetables need nutrient-rich soil to grow fast and healthy. A well-prepared soil will not only promote plant growth but also minimize the needs for fertilizer, herbicides, and pesticides. Here is how you can prepare garden soil for planting to optimize yield. Perform Soil Test Soil test gives
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It is a widely known fact that the use of pesticides is severely harming our planet. Wildflowers, however, are home to many beneficial insects including lacewings, ladybugs, hover flies and parasitic wasps. These insects act as natural predators to common crop pests like cereal leaf beetles and aphids. “The answer is a steady move toward regenerative agricultural
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Spending time on the little details with home improvement will add value and satisfaction over time. Compass Mortgage has curated a list of things you can do to give your garden that extra spark: Install Rigid Edging for Flower Beds Distinguish between your lawn and your flower bed using steel, rigid plastic, aluminum or
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