We designed this rooftop garden for a yoga studio on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. The planters are filled with beautiful, sinuous Japanese maples that were hand-selected for grace and form. A soft green layer of moss tops all of the planters, adding a wonderful finishing texture evocative of a forest floor. The custom-built wood deck, planters, …
Zen Appeal: An Upper West Side Roof Garden that Transcends the Rest This roof garden design New York is located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and features a bamboo screen in black fiberglass planters. Nothing works as well in a shade garden as bamboo to provide an instantaneous effect of lushness, height, and a Zen-like, …
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The use of lavender can be traced back over 2500 years, from cooking, home decorations, medicinal purposes to aromatherapy. Today, lavender is widely popular among homeowners and professionals. Health benefits include: Promoting hair health — According to a study published in Archives of Dermatology, lavender oil, along with a mixture of other essential oils, may …
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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“Yarrow is an aromatic perennial plant from the aster or Asteraceae (Compositae) family, a close relative or chamomile and chrysanthemums.” The medicinal benefits of yarrow herb have been known for a long time. Native American tribes like the Cherokee, Iroquois, Gosiute and Mohegan used it to as a digestive aid, while the Micmac of New …
Aside from being a strong scented herb that is fun entertainment for cats, catnip can also be brewed and cultivated to improve overall health. What Benefits Can You Get From Catnip Tea? If you get your hands on fresh catnip, it would be a good idea to brew your first cup of catnip tea. Not …
A famous Ayurvedic medicinal herb, Holy Basil has been widely used in Southeast Asia for hundreds of years. Today, it is starting to be used more and more in Western medicine as people are discovering its impressive healing properties. How Can You Benefit From Holy Basil Supplements? Based on the numerous possible benefits of holy …
“Entomologists from around the world are tracking the rapidly declining number of insects, and are concerned by the data they’re collecting. As noted by the distinguished Harvard biologist Edward O Wilson, Ph.D., ‘If all humankind were to disappear, the world would regenerate back to the rich state of equilibrium that existed 10,000 years ago. If insects …
Jasmine tea is a modified form of green tea that is scented with jasmine flowers, meaning you will still get the same benefits of regular green tea, only with a different flavor. Green tea happens to be one of the healthiest beverages you can drink, with studies suggesting that it may help: Improve brain function: The …
“Lemongrass has a history of medicinal use among several cultures worldwide for a variety of conditions, including digestive disorders, fevers, menstrual disorders, joint pain, inflammation and nervous conditions. It is also a natural mosquito repellant which can be simply rubbed on the skin.” Other benefits include: Prevent infection — Terpenes, ketones, aldehyde and esters are compounds …
