Margaret Roach
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The High Line Opened 15 Years Ago in NYC. What Has It Taught Us?
The world-famous New York City gardens offer a master class in how to grow and maintain a naturalistic landscape. Here are a few takeaways.
How One Couple Turned Their Backyard Into an Arboretum
Their passion for fruit you’ve never heard of started small. Now they have a botanical garden that’s open to the public.
Your Chance to Snoop: It’s ‘Open Days’ Season in the Garden
This year, more than 360 private gardens across the country are opening to visitors. Don’t miss your chance to learn from some of the best.
Perennial Edibles Aren’t Just Good Eating: They’re Ornamental, Too
The author of “The Heirloom Gardener” offers tips for growing a garden of lush perennials you can put in a soup or add to a...
To See the Past and Predict the Future, Try ‘Reading’ a Landscape
How well do you know your own backyard? Noah Charney thinks you should take another look.
These Native Plants Aren’t Weeds
Pollinators recognize a good thing when they see it — and so do gardeners in search of organic pest control. As one put it, “My...
Why This Eco-Friendly Gardener Doesn’t Cut Down Dead Trees
Basil Camu is on a mission to save trees, even the dying ones. His unconventional approach: Let it be.
How Do You Turn ‘Urban Decay’ Into a Garden?
Apiary Studio in Philadelphia works with whatever a site holds to create landscapes that match the city’s aesthetic: “gritty, punk, improvised, layered with history.”
An Expert’s Must-Read List of Gardening Newsletters
A horticulture expert shares his must-read list.
How to Grow Potted Topiaries
You just have to follow a few simple rules. (Also, forget about going away for the weekend.)