Gardening gives you the satisfaction of knowing that you’ve created something and put in a lot of work to see your results. It’s also visually pleasing, improves the look of your yard, and is a great way to use some spare time. Gardening is also beneficial to your health. With all of the advantages of gardening, you […]
How to Start a Garden and Enjoy Its Many Benefits Read More »
This Boerum Hill, Brooklyn rooftop terrace garden features a zinc fountain flanked by corten steel planters, custom-built ipe wood planters, bench seating, and a bed of Mexican beach stones. Find more information about the australian open schedule to improve your results. Many people enjoy outdoor fountains for the relaxing sound they provide, which can also
Brooklyn Rooftop Terrace Garden Read More »
Tomatoes are a common produce in home gardens. Check out what our friend Jackie Edwards over at Sproutabl has to offer in terms of tips, tricks and must do’s for growing delicious tomatoes! Read Full Article
The Ultimate Guide to Growing Tomatoes Read More »
Flowers in the garden don’t get much better than this! Tulips are one of our absolute most favorite flowers in the garden, but most people don’t know they have to be planted in the fall because they require a winter chill period to come up and bloom in the spring. This bouquet features an enchanting
The Season of Tulips Read More »
Every day is a riot of colors when you have spring bulbs planted in your garden. Amber’s favorite picks for cut flowers are tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and lilies. Check out our full selection of recommended bulbs below in our renderings.
Our Picks for Spring Bulbs Read More »
This contemporary Crown Heights, Brooklyn backyard features horizontal cedar fencing, a playset for the kids, a bluestone patio, Mexican beach stones, custom-built cedar and black metal planter boxes, and contemporary furnishings. Cedar is an excellent choice for an outdoor wood. It has a 15-20 year life-expectanacy and can be painted or oiled any color.
Contemporary Backyard in Crown Heights, Brooklyn Read More »
This Brooklyn backyard was made for entertaining with its outdoor kitchen, contemporary dining and seating areas, a fire-pit, bluestone patio, and custom horizontal planter boxes and fencing made of ipe (pronounced e-pay). The lush plantings include Japanese maples, dogwoods, ornamental grasses, trumpet vines, sweet potato vines, and a lush assortment of flowering perennials and annuals.
Brooklyn Backyard with Bluestone Patio Read More »
Rooftops have become very trendy as of late, but they’ve been around since some of our earliest civilizations. The first known roof gardens were the ziggurats of ancient Mesopotamia. Massive stone structures built between 4,000 – 600 BC, they took the shape of stepped pyramids with no interior rooms. They provided cool and shady places
Rooftop Gardens – Ancient Origins and Modern Benefits Read More »
If planting a roof garden seems daunting, here are a few tips to help get you on your way to creating an urban paradise: CHECK BUILDING CODES Before starting a garden, check with the building superintendent to see about building codes and weight limits. USE APPROPRIATE CONTAINERS Containers should be lightweight and portable, resist
Roof Garden Design Checklist Read More »
Nestled between skyscrapers, city gardens are like little hidden jewels, seen only by the birds and airplanes that fly overhead. Nothing brings peace to people’s lives more like a city garden, which offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. They are also some of the most challenging spaces to design, due
City Garden Design Tips Read More »
