Monthly Archives: May 2013

Evergreen Wood Fern

These Evergreen Wood Fern (Dryopteris marginalis) have been in the garden for less than a month and are thriving in the dry shade under an old Maple. Great native choice if you have these conditions. More info...

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Second Guesses…

Generally, a pergola goes over a patio, and there is a confidence that comes when you design within general rules. This one is designed to link patio to lower level woodlands with a mulched seating area beneath. I left the job site after the...

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Look Ma, No Puddles!

It’s pouring overhead and not a drop of water is visible on the permeable path we installed in our back garden a couple of years ago. The path is made of 3/8″ Delaware River Rock that is ‘locked’ together with a product...

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What’s blooming now?

Dwarf Crested Iris (Iris cristata) is a native Iris that thrives in part shade. It is a ‘streambank’ plant that tolerates drought and flooding- in fact it does a great job controlling erosion at the edge of a slope. 3rd picture is...

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