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THIS MORNING I WAS GREETED BY A SURPRISE VISITOR: a 4-foot foxglove in sudden, outrageous bloom in the woods just beyond my property line. Reading up on it, I came upon the phrase “naturalistic woodland garden.” That’s what I want … Continue reading →
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Tagged barberries, columbine, cottage, deer-resistant, East Hampton, ferns, foxglove, meadow rue, naturalistic, shade-tolerant, Springs, spurge, wisteria, woodland garden
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GARDEN VOYEUR: Same Designer, Different Styles in Park Slope
HERE’S AN ILLUMINATING EXAMPLE of how a professional landscape architect, working to address clients’ unique needs and properties, comes up with totally individualized solutions. The professional is Liz Farrell of Park Slope, who has degrees in environmental science and landscape … Continue reading →
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Tagged arch, astilbe, azaleas, bamboo, bamboo fence, barberries, Belgian block, clematis, climbing hydrangea, cottage garden, geraniums, herbs, honeysuckle, Japanese holly, landscape architect, lirope, Liz Farrell, oak leaf hydrangea, Park Slope, perennials, rhododendrons, roses, spirea, stone bench, taxus, trellis, tuteur, water feature, white paper birch, wood hyacinth
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