{"componentChunkName":"component---src-templates-post-post-js","path":"/garden-design/how-to-design-a-japanese-garden/","result":{"pageContext":{"wordpressPost":{"id":"62d94cd3-41fb-58f4-a5f7-c39ff6b51192","slug":"how-to-design-a-japanese-garden","path":"/garden-design/how-to-design-a-japanese-garden/","status":"publish","template":"","format":"standard","author":{"description":"","name":"Wikilawn","id":"706a455e-0b9c-56ea-aeed-4f411c6c1973","path":"/author/wikilawn/","avatar_urls":{"wordpress_96":"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/fd0301960c52ded452e0b5fc145cb264?s=96&d=mm&r=g"}},"categories":[{"id":"52e12a37-ef3f-522d-9050-b4638c87aa4e","name":"Garden Design","count":10,"path":"/category/garden-design/"}],"date":"January 23rd, 2016","excerpt":"

Traditional Japanese gardens are known for their unique style that combines trees, flowers, water, rocks, bridges and architectural elements in a miniature landscape. Inspired from traditional Chinese gardens, Japanese gardens have their own character formed by amalgamation of cultural elements and horticultural techniques. Water basins, water cascades, rocks and sand, traditional lanterns, and typical cherry, […]

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\t\t\t\tTraditional Japanese gardens are known for their unique style that combines trees, flowers, water, rocks, bridges and architectural elements in a miniature landscape. Inspired from traditional Chinese gardens, Japanese gardens have their own character formed by amalgamation of cultural elements and horticultural techniques.

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Water basins, water cascades, rocks and sand, traditional lanterns, and typical cherry, ginkgo, maple, pine, and bamboo trees are basic elements of a traditional Japanese garden. You can also spot small islands, private pavilions, miniature towers and Japanese pagodas, bamboo screens, and traditional gates in a Japanese gardens. A typical Japanese garden grows moss, evergreen trees, and horticultural structures like bonsai and topiary.

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Also see: How to Use Bonsai in Your Home Interior

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Designing a Japanese garden requires a careful selection of all of these design elements combined in a miniature landscape that uses a lot of vertical and horizontal blank space.

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Recommended Books:

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13 Ideas for a Traditional Japanese Garden

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Browse the following examples of traditional and modern Japanese gardens. I am sure you will find many useful ideas for your next landscape project.

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Traditional Japanese Landscape by San Francisco Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Kikuchi + Kankel Design Group
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Japanese Landscape Design by Cleveland Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Miriam’s River House Designs, LLC
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Asian Landscape by Napa Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Richard Kramer
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Japanese Garden Landscape
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Japanese Landscape by San Francisco Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Kikuchi + Kankel Design Group
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Japanese Theme Landscape by San Francisco Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Kikuchi + Kankel Design Group
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Japanese Garden Landscape by Valley Center Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Modern Zen Garden
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Midcentury Japanese Garden Landscape
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Japanese Garden Landscape by San Francisco Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Zeterre Landscape Architecture
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Contemporary Japanese Exterior by Portland Architects & Building Designers SRM Architecture and Interiors
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Japanese Patio by South West Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Katherine Roper Landscape & Garden Design
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Traditional Japanese Landscape by Los Angeles Architects & Building Designers Whipple Russell Architects
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Japanese Landscape by Berkeley Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Bio Friendly Gardens
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Why the big boys have all the fun. These practical and kids friendly backyards show a lot of potential for turning your backyard into a fun house for the little ones. No, you do not have to compromise on your favorite plants, landscape design or barbecue spot. There are plenty of opportunities for integrating a small […]

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\t\t\t\tWhy the big boys have all the fun. These practical and kids friendly backyards show a lot of potential for turning your backyard into a fun house for the little ones. No, you do not have to compromise on your favorite plants, landscape design or barbecue spot. There are plenty of opportunities for integrating a small swing, a little fun house, a sandbox and a dedicated area for kids to play.

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Browse these simple and practical examples of kids friendly backyards for your inspiration.

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Traditional Landscape by Houston Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers David Morello Garden Enterprises, Inc.
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Rustic Landscape by East Anglia Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Green Tree Garden Design Ltd
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Rustic Kids Friendly Backyards by East Anglia Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Green Tree Garden Design Ltd
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Traditional Landscape by Sausalito Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Shades Of Green Landscape Architecture
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Traditional Kids by Pasco Kitchen & Bath Remodelers Big buck construction. llc
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Contemporary Kids Friendly Backyards by Brooklyn Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Little Miracles Designs
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Tropical Spaces by Las Vegas Landscape Contractors Taylormade Landscapes, LLC
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Traditional Kids Friendly Backyards by Portland Landscape Contractors Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
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Beach Style Deck by Seattle Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Exteriorscapes llc
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Contemporary Kids Friendly Backyard Landscape by Los Angeles Landscape Contractors Gregory Davis & Associates
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Being an experimental gardener, I love experimenting with different design ideas. And one of my favorite design elements in a garden landscape is a trellis. A trellis is a nice design element not only to support your vines or climbing plants but also to add some architectural element to your garden. Usually made of wood or metal, […]

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\t\t\t\tBeing an experimental gardener, I love experimenting with different design ideas. And one of my favorite design elements in a garden landscape is a trellis. A trellis is a nice design element not only to support your vines or climbing plants but also to add some architectural element to your garden. Usually made of wood or metal, a trellis can also be installed to create private space in your backyard or make structured garden borders. Below are 9 simple and modern trellis designs that you can use in your own garden.

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Ideas for Simple and Modern Trellis Designs

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Traditional Patio by Chicago Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Arrow. Land + Structures
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Landscape by West Chester Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Anne F Walters Company, Landscape Architects
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Contemporary Landscape by Los Angeles Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Alan Dunn Landscape Design
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Traditional Patio by Brooklyn Architects & Building Designers Lynn Gaffney Architect, PLLC
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Contemporary Landscape by New York Architects & Building Designers Princeton Design Collaborative
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Traditional Patio by Brooklyn Photographers Francis Dzikowski Photography Inc.
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Traditional Landscape by Lexington Architects & Building Designers Colin Smith Architecture Inc.
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Modern Patio
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Traditional Patio by Hingham Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Sean Papich Landscape Architecture
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I have several hundred plants in my rooftop succulent garden – grown in planters of all sizes, shapes and materials. I am very choosy about form and function of planters. I select planters that not only provide sufficient room and the right growing conditions to the plant but also complement the shape and size of […]

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\t\t\t\tI have several hundred plants in my rooftop succulent garden – grown in planters of all sizes, shapes and materials. I am very choosy about form and function of planters. I select planters that not only provide sufficient room and the right growing conditions to the plant but also complement the shape and size of the plant.

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I have planters made from plastic, stone, terracotta, porcelain, wood, and concrete. The size varies from 2 inches (for seedlings in my rooftop succulent garden) to 150 gallons (for palms and other large plants in my landscape garden).

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I like large planters (Buy planters online) because of their utility and versatility. They can be used for multiple purposes. I have used large planters to grow large plants (like palms and some large specimens of Euphorbia and Dracaena), to grow mixed plants in a planter, or some times just to add interesting forms in the landscape design. In fact, large planters are excellent for creating a center of attention in your garden. I have also used large planters with (narrow base) in tight spots. They do not take much space on the ground and give you a nice pedestal to grow your favorite plants.

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There are numerous ways to use large planters in your landscape design. Browse the following examples and see you can use these creative ideas and spice up your landscape design.

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How to Use Large Planters in Landscape Design

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Large planters can be used in tight spaces.\"House

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Photo by Stelle Lomont Rouhani Architects – Browse contemporary patio ideas
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Large terracotta planters are very versatile. They come in many shapes, sizes and colors and can be used to create focal points in your garden.
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Photo by – Search Mediterranean patio design ideas
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Large planters with annuals and evergreens placed at the front door create a nice welcoming effect and enhance the curb appeal.
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Photo by Rikki Snyder – Browse traditional exterior photos
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You can group large planters with ornamental plants in both indoor and outdoor settings.
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Photo by Mina Brinkey – Look for transitional porch pictures
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There are so many ways you can use large planters to create dramatic effects. Be creative.
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Photo by DK Design – Look for contemporary landscape pictures
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A beautiful example of mixed plants in a large planter.
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Photo by Rikki Snyder – Discover contemporary living room design ideas
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Convincing?
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Photo by Jessica Helgerson Interior Design – Look for traditional hallway design inspiration
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Big planters create big effects.
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Photo by Glenna Partridge Garden Design – Search traditional patio pictures
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Another example of large planters being used in tight spaces.
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Photo by Scot Eckley, Inc. – Look for contemporary deck design inspiration
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Can you reproduce this effect in your landscape design?
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Photo by BLUE Renovation & Landscape – Browse contemporary landscape ideas
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Gardening in a small backyard or patio can be challenging – what plants should you select for all-seasons interest, how should you arrange your plants for best display, and how should you integrate your favorite plants with your day-to-day family activities – this article answers all of these questions. You can also look at these […]

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\t\t\t\tGardening in a small backyard or patio can be challenging – what plants should you select for all-seasons interest, how should you arrange your plants for best display, and how should you integrate your favorite plants with your day-to-day family activities – this article answers all of these questions. You can also look at these contemporary Ideas for Small Gardens and discover a wide range of interesting designs that will help shape your garden and turn into a more practical, usable space

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What plants should you grow in your small backyard / patio?

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Plants come in many sizes, colors, and textures. And they all have their specific requirements. Because you cannot make major changes to your backyard or patio, you should select plants that can easily integrate in your existing settings – soil type, space, sunlight, and effects of changing seasons.

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Small and enclosed spaces tend develop their own microclimate with higher level of moisture and retained heat. Therefore it is important to select plants that are hardy and require less maintenance.

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Plants in enclosed backyard or patios are more likely to transfer insects and diseases to other plants. Therefore, it is recommended that you keep a vigilant eye on insects and immediately isolate infected plants.

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When buying a plant for your small backyard or patio, carefully consider its growing habits and the room that it would require in coming years. Some plants have columnar growth and do not spread much, some remain solitary but produce heavy foliage, some plants develop clumps and require more space than others, some plants do not attain much height, some shed their leaves in fall, and some are evergreen. Make sure that you plant them in the right place in your backyard or patio. Plants with columnar growth can be used to form a background for plants that attain medium to low height.

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Usually low-growing shrubs and bushes make nice plants for small backyards. There are a plenty of flowering shrubs that do not need regular pruning and produce attractive foliage and flowers. Small empty spaces can be cultivated with ground covers.

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Mix and match plants for all-season interest. Combine annuals, perennials, small trees, and flowering shrubs. Visit your local garden center and you will find many species with foliage that change colors throughout the year. You can also find interesting accent plants that add architectural interest to your garden.

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Top Plants for Growing in a Small Backyard or Patio

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  5. Bamboos for evergreen foliage.
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  6. Canna for nice and colorful foliage.
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Top Examples of Small Backyard / Patio Gardens

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Contemporary Patio
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Mediterranean Landscape by Encinitas Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers debora carl landscape design
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Traditional Patio by London Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Kate Eyre Garden Design
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Traditional Patio by Alexandria Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Notting Hill Gardens | Design Build Construction
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Contemporary Deck by Sydney Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Dean Herald-Rolling Stone Landscapes
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Contemporary Patio by London Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers C P Landscapes
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I recently paved my backyard with interlocking bricks. Yes, I do not have my not-so-lush lawn now but the backyard looks neat and still gives me plenty of room to plant my favorites in the bordering raised beds. As I have observed and experienced, interlocking brick designs dramatically improve the landscape. They are durable and easily […]

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\t\t\t\tI recently paved my backyard with interlocking bricks. Yes, I do not have my not-so-lush lawn now but the backyard looks neat and still gives me plenty of room to plant my favorites in the bordering raised beds. As I have observed and experienced, interlocking brick designs dramatically improve the landscape. They are durable and easily withstand long spells of freeze and thaw.

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As opposed to concrete or brick and mortar floors, interlocking bricks can be installed in various patterns and offer a variety of material (clay, concrete, stone etc.) texture and color.

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If you are considering interlocking bricks in your patio or backyard, this is a useful article on cost, material, pros and cons of installing interlocking bricks. If you want to do it yourself, follow this link for step-by-step DIY instructions on installing an interlocking brick pattern in your backyard or patio.

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Examples of Interlocking Brick Design

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Browse these beautiful examples of interlocking brick designs for your inspiration.

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Interlocking Bricks in Contemporary Patio by San Francisco Interior Designers & Decorators Martha Angus Inc.
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Traditional Interlocking Bricks Landscape by Newmarket Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Woodburn & Company Landscape Architecture, LLC
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Contemporary Interlocking Brick Design Patio by Toronto Photographers McNeill Photography
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Traditional Interlocking Brick Patio by Omaha Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Olive Branch Integrated Outdoor Design
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Contemporary Interlocking Brick Designs Patio by Seattle Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Scott Mantz Associates, Inc
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Contemporary Landscape with Interlocking Bricks by Winchester Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC
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Traditional Pool by Caledon Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Juergen Partridge Limited
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Traditional Patio
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Contemporary Interlocking Bricks in Patio by Santa Maria Stone, Pavers & Concrete Chaparral Pavers of Santa Maria
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Contemporary Patio by Santa Maria Stone, Pavers & Concrete Chaparral Pavers of Santa Maria
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Contemporary Patio by Santa Maria Stone, Pavers & Concrete Chaparral Pavers of Santa Maria
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Contemporary Patio by Santa Maria Stone, Pavers & Concrete Chaparral Pavers of Santa Maria
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Patio by Toronto Landscape Contractors Hofstetter Landscaping
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Gardens are usually associated with outdoors and most hobbyist believe that indoor gardening is limited to putting a couple of accent plants in living rooms or table tops. However, with creativity and a little planning, it is possible to grow a complete garden indoors. Today’s post showcases some unique and unusual ideas for beautiful indoor gardens. […]

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\t\t\t\tGardens are usually associated with outdoors and most hobbyist believe that indoor gardening is limited to putting a couple of accent plants in living rooms or table tops. However, with creativity and a little planning, it is possible to grow a complete garden indoors.

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Today’s post showcases some unique and unusual ideas for beautiful indoor gardens. You will notice that growing indoor gardens does not has to be an expensive project. You do not really need to build a greenhouse or control your indoor climate. In fact, you can plan and design nice indoor gardens within your existing premises.

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Browse these unusual and unique indoor gardens and see how you can make a little oasis in your house.

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Ideas for Beautiful Indoor Gardens

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Tropical Bathroom by Other Metro Architects & Building Designers Nefer Garcia
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Modern Patio by Sarasota Architects & Building Designers Environmental Interiors Design Studio LLC
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Asian Deck by Other Metro Interior Designers & Decorators Oliver Interior Design
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Mediterranean Hall by Miami Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers LandStudio
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Asian Living Room by Denver Design-Build Firms Rodney Kazenske
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Asian Landscape by Boston Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers ZEN Associates, Inc.
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Contemporary Bathroom by Other Metro Architects & Building Designers Eduarda Correa Arquitetura & Interiores
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Contemporary Living Room by Emeryville Architects & Building Designers Studio Bergtraun AIA
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Modern Landscape by Miami Doors Window World S.A.
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Eclectic Hall Indoor Gardens by Other Metro Interior Designers & Decorators uttara and adwait
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Waterfalls make excellent design elements in a landscape design. Not only do waterfalls add music to the garden but also give a sense of freshness and openness. Modern landscape designs emphasize on maximum utilization of space and simplicity of design in order to keep cost and use of real estate as low as possible. With introduction of many […]

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\t\t\t\tWaterfalls make excellent design elements in a landscape design. Not only do waterfalls add music to the garden but also give a sense of freshness and openness. Modern landscape designs emphasize on maximum utilization of space and simplicity of design in order to keep cost and use of real estate as low as possible. With introduction of many new materials, it is easier to design modern waterfall designs that are both space and cost-effective.

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Also see: Ideas for Water Features and Fountains for your Landscape Design

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Following are a few examples of modern waterfall designs that you can try in your landscape design. Notice how the use of space and modern materials can do magic when it comes to designing contemporary waterfalls.

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Modern Waterfall Design – Tropical Pool by Santa Monica Pools & Spas Estate Pools & Landscapes Design/Build
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Traditional Landscape with a Modern Waterfall design by Oswego Home Builders Haggart Luxury Homes
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Contemporary Landscape with Modern Waterfall Design by American Fork Landscape Contractors Decorative Landscaping
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Contemporary Landscape with Modern Waterfall  by Seattle Architects & Building Designers Castanes Architects PS
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Midcentury Pool with Modern Waterfall Design by Sarasota Landscape Contractors Dane Spencer Landscape Architecture
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Contemporary Pool with Waterfall by Toronto Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Oriole Landscaping Ltd.
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It takes more than a green thumb to grow a good garden: usually a lot of blisters, calluses, and dirt under the nails. It also helps to rely on the expertise of others — as long as they really are experts. To make things easier, Wikilawn has plucked the best gardening blogs for you. Our […]

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It takes more than a green thumb to grow a good garden: usually a lot of blisters, calluses, and dirt under the nails. It also helps to rely on the expertise of others — as long as they really are experts.

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To make things easier, Wikilawn has plucked the best gardening blogs for you. Our judges scanned thousands of blogs, looking for innovative ideas, eco-friendly advice, and the quality of writing. To win the Wiki-Wonder Award, the blog also had to have a presence on social media. 

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Here are the 50 top gardening blogs worthy of the Wiki-Wonder Award:

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Gardening Know How

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Author: Heather Rhoades, Staff

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Gardening Know How started small after gardener Heather Rhoades had trouble finding user-friendly gardener websites and decided to focus on non-technical information that anyone could use. She wants folks to feel comfortable asking for gardening advice and not made to feel incompetent. 

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Favorite Post 2020: Dog-Friendly Vegetables: 7 Garden Veggies to Grow for Dogs

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Get Busy Gardening

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Author: Amy Andrychowicz

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Amy Andrychowicz aims her blog at new gardeners, but Get Busy Gardening also has information for those with an experienced green thumb. Amy’s been gardening most of her life and has grown everything from trees and shrubs to flowers and fruit. If you want to get your hands in the dirt but don’t know where to start, Get Busy Gardening is for you.

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Favorite Post 2020: Tips for Creating a Bee-Friendly Garden

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Garden Rant

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Founders: Susan Harris, Elizabeth Licata, Michele Owens, Amy Stewart

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Garden Rant isn’t your average, everyday gardening blog. Its writers take the word “rant” seriously! You’re not likely to find how-to’s on this site; instead, they may take a side on a gardening issue and rant or rave about it, usually with humor. Amusing conversations about gardening is what Garden Rant is all about.

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Favorite Post 2020: A Very Rocky Obsession

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Plant Care Today

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Author: Gary Antosh

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Gary’s blog has been online for nearly eight years, but his journey into the world of plants started 47 years ago. Growing rare plants is his specialty. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced gardener, Gary says you’ll always find something to learn and something to share on Plant Care Today.

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Favorite Post 2020: 8 Mistakes Tomato Growers Make That Cause Problems

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Urban Organic Gardener

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Author: Various Garden Experts

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Interested in growing your own food? Urban Organic Gardener’s got you covered. These experts help you grow an organic, non-GMO garden year-round. UOG promises to get your hands in the soil and get you reconnecting with nature. 

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Favorite Post 2020: Gardening Projects Kids Will Love 

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A Way to Garden

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Author: Margaret Roach

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Margaret Roach named her blog after a book she wrote early in her gardening career. She’s a retired newspaper and magazine garden editor, an organic-style gardener, and a vegetarian. According to Margaret, you should “always say no to chemicals and yes to great plants.” 

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Favorite Post 2020: Growing Potatoes Organically: When and How to Plant, Hill and Harvest

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Garden Ambition

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Author: Lucy M. Clark

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When Lucy started gardening about 14 years ago, she says she had no idea what she was doing! She spent a lot of time speaking to successful gardeners face-to-face. She hopes her blog allows you the same opportunities online. Garden Ambition is for wannabe gardeners who aren’t sure where to start.

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Favorite Post 2020: 8 Tips on How to Get Rid of Clover Naturally

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Grow a Good Life

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Author: Rachel

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Want to make some big changes in your life but not sure where to start? Rachel, creator of Grow a Good Life, says get back to basics: Grow organic food, preserve the harvest, and make delicious meals from fresh ingredients. Learn how to use a mix of sustainable gardening methods, end your reliance on grocery store produce and preserve what your grow, so you can eat it year-round. 

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Favorite Post 2020: Benefits of Crop Rotation for Your Vegetable Garden

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Espoma Organic

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Author: Various Writers

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The family-run Espoma Company’s been around for nearly 100 years and is the leading provider of organic fertilizers for the lawn and garden industry. The Espoma blog hasn’t been around nearly as long, but it’s quite popular, with more than a quarter-million followers on Facebook. You’ll find tips and information on flowers, plants, and mulching. 

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Favorite Post 2020: Gothic Gardening — The Darkest Plants 

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Gardener’s Path

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Various Authors 

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Writers and photographers for Gardener’s Path come from across the globe, bringing advice, troubleshooting tips, and in-depth reviews to its readers. You’ll find posts on a variety of plants, from annuals to edibles to ornamental. Gardener’s Path hopes to help you take your gardening skills to the next level. 

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Favorite Post 2020: How to Grow and Care for Olive Trees

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Epic Gardening

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Author: Kevin Espiritu

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Kevin Espiritu gets straight to the point when it comes to the goal of Epic Gardening. He wants to help 10 million people around the world learn how to grow plants. His blog blends science and nature to bring you the best information on growing your own food, preventing garden pests and diseases, and creative gardening techniques like hydroponics! 

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Favorite Post 2020: Regrown Green Onions and Sprouted Onions

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The Survival Gardener

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Author: David The Good

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With more than 30 years of gardening experience, David The Good is about growing the most food with the least amount of work. He started his site eight years ago in Florida and has since gone international. The Survival Gardener focuses on old fashioned farming, natural ecosystems, and “lots” of experimentation.

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Favorite Post 2020: Watermelons Growing in Sand

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Big Blog of Gardening

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Author: Todd Heft

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Flower gardens, vegetable gardens, lawns; you can find advice and information about all of them at Big Blog of Gardening. Founded 11 years ago by Todd Heft, the site centers around organic/sustainable gardening. Or, as Todd calls it, gardening and landscaping. 

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Favorite Post 2020: A Short History of the American Lawn

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Garden Therapy

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Author: Stephanie

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After illness kept her in bed for a year-and-a-half, Stephanie discovered gardening as a way to restore both her physical and mental health. Soon she was growing flowers and, after that, vegetables for food. She uses her blog to connect with others who spend time in the garden to heal. 

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Favorite Post 2020: How to Start a Garden From Scratch Without Breaking the Bank

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The Impatient Gardener

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Author: Erin

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Erin started gardening when she was a toddler, at least according to family photos. Fast-forward to adulthood, where she filled an apartment patio with so many plants, no one could see or walk through it. That led to her buying a house with enough room for three gardens. The Impatient Gardener leads you through real-life gardening; the good, the bad, and the funny!

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Favorite Post 2020: Compost 101 (Just Do It)

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Gardenerd

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Author: Christy Wilhelmi

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Are you obsessed with gardening? Christy Wilhelmi wants you to visit her blog. Gardenerd offers up organic gardening advice such as how to turn land into a productive vegetable garden. Christy is convinced gardening combines physical activity and healthy food choices to provide “a grounding spiritual and creative outlet.” 

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Favorite Post 2020: Recipe: Intro to Aquafaba

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Cold Climate Gardening

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Author: Kathy Purdy

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Living in a cold climate may not seem to lend itself to gardening. The trick, says Kathy Purdy, is to choose plants suited to the temperatures and the soil. Cold Climate Gardening is your site to find information on plants that survive the cold, particularly in upstate New York, where she’s gardened for more than 25 years. You’ll also learn how to grow climate-friendly vegetables, garden design, and hardscaping. 

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Favorite Post 2020: Worried for Your Plants With This Weather?

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Park Seed

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Author: Various Authors

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The blog is an offshoot of the Park Seed Company, which dates back to 1868. There have been a lot of advances in gardening since then and the blog reflects that. You’ll find posts on vegetables, herbs, flowers, germinating seeds, and tips on protecting your garden from predators. Park Seed is one of American’s oldest mail-order seed and plant companies and you’ll find info on pretty much all things gardening on their blog.

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Favorite Post 2020: Rascally Rabbits: How to Stop Rabbits From Eating Plants

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Harvest to Table

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Author: Steve Albert

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Steve writes his blog from his utility room with the door to the kitchen on one side and the door to the garden on the other. Appropriate, as he cooks and eats what he grows (and gives plenty away, too). Harvest to Table is for gardeners of all levels. The goal is to find easy solutions to common garden problems.

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Favorite Post 2020: Companion Planting in the Vegetable Garden 

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Seed Money

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Various Authors

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This site originally focused on helping home gardeners. Today, it centers around supporting and helping finance public garden projects such as school, community, and homeless shelter gardens. Look for pieces on the value of home gardens, some how-tos on planting, and documentation of the projects Seed Money has worked on.

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Favorite Post 2020: Roosevelt High School Urban Farm, Three Sisters Culinary Garden

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You Grow Girl

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Author: Gayla Trail

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It’s been 20 years since Gayla launched her blog. It has grown into a site that seeks to change our relationship to plants. You Grow Girl takes a laid-back approach to organic gardening, looking at affordability, environmentalism and style. Gayla says her blog is for everyone from gardeners to cooks, to creators, to the just plain curious. 

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Favorite Post 2020: The First Leafy Greens Harvest Of The Season

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Garden Betty

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Author: Linda Ly

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Linda Ly started her site as a personal blog but it’s now one of the leading resources on gardening. The focal points of Garden Betty are modern homesteading, farm-to-table cooking, and outdoor adventuring. Linda is also the author of the “No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook,” finding ways to use up all the veggies we grow or buy. 

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Favorite Post 2020: Defending the Dandelion: It’s Not Just Another Weed

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Bee Better Naturally

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Author: Helen Yoest

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Helen Yoest wants to better the world, one garden at a time, by giving wildlife what it needs to survive. Bee Better Naturally teaches you how to select the best plants to sustain our birds, bees, and butterflies over their lifecycle. Linda emphasizes being pesticide-free, even from organic pesticides. You’ll learn to accept that there will be damage done to plants that host insects, and that’s OK.

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Favorite Post 2020: XX Days Lockdown During 2020 Pandemic: The Garden Never Looked Better!

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Morning Chores

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Various Authors

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Created with the premise that it’s hard to find gardening guides you can trust, Morning Chores aims to bring you information and stories that help you grow a thriving garden, learn new skills, and save money. The writing team is scattered across the U.S. and around the world. The one thing they all have in common? Each one has experience in gardening, so they know their plants.

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 Favorite Post 2020: 15 Easy Ingredient Substitutions if You Can’t Get to the Store

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Garden Collage

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Various Authors

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This contemporary look at natural living with posts on herbal healing, seasonal foods, and the stories plants can tell. You’ll find categories such as “Nourish,” “Heal,” “Change,” and “Inspire.” With a presence on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and hundreds of thousands of followers, Garden Collage uses influencers to bring their stories to social media. 

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Favorite Post 2020: 5 Classic Fairytale Love Stories About Plants

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Digging

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Author: Pam Penick

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Pam Penick is a Texan with a penchant for getting dirt under her nails. Digging is for folks who want to feel connected to nature, through real-life plant info, garden design, and virtual garden tours. Like Pam says, it’s for “dirt-under-the-nails types and armchair gardeners alike.”

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Favorite Post 2020: Grapey Gorgeous Texas Mountain Laurel

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Gardening Gone Wild

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Author: Fran Sorin

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Fran Sorin started her blog back in 2007, with an emphasis on how to create bold, organic, low maintenance and drought-resistant gardens. These days, you’ll still find those types of posts, along with more. Want to know how to effectively use color in your garden? Gardening Gone Wild’s got you covered. How about amazing photos of unique plants and flowers? Covered. You’ll also learn why gardening’s good for your health.

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Favorite Post 2020: Can Landscaping Protect a Home From Fire?

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Mother Earth News

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Various Authors

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Living green is what it’s all about at Mother Earth News. It’s the longest-running sustainable-lifestyle magazine, and the advice on the pages carries over to the online posts. Organic foods, country living, green transportation, and natural health are some of the topics you’ll find. And if you’re wondering what to do with the veggies you just picked, Mother Earth News has recipes, as well.

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Favorite Post 2020: Home Canning Guide: Learn How to Can Your Own Food

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Urban Gardeners Republic

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Various Authors

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City living doesn’t mean you can’t have a garden. Urban Gardeners Republic’s mission is to create 1000 gardens in 100 cities around the world over the next five years. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, this blog aims to encourage you to grow your own food, teach your kids how to garden, and build a green space at home.

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Favorite Post 2020: Indoor Garden Tips and Ideas For All Gardeners

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Serenity in the Garden

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Author: Jan Johnsen

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Going green is what it’s all about for Jan, who designs landscapes and pools and writes books, including “Heaven Is a Garden – Designing Serene Outdoor Spaces for Inspiration and Reflection.” Serenity In The Garden aims to show you how to use a garden to enhance your wellbeing.

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Favorite Post 2020: Milk Carton Gardens

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Savvy Gardening

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Authors: Jessica Walliser, Niki Jabbour, Tara Nolan

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Three voices of gardening expertise make up Savvy Gardening. Jessica, Niki and Tara want you to get out in your garden and experiment. The blog offers information on food, interactions between insects and plants, and ways to reconnect with nature.

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Favorite Post 2020: Landscape Borders: Eye-Catching Edging Ideas

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Washington Gardener

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Author: Kathy Jantz

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Kathy is determined to leave a very small environmental footprint behind and is committed to doing all she can to protect the planet. At Washington Gardener, they source 100% wind power and use vegetable-based inks and recycled paper for printing. In this blog, look for tips on building a garden, safety, and transitioning the kitchen garden from spring into early summer. 

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Favorite Post 2020: Plant Profile: Carex

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Family Food Garden

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Author: Isis Loran

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When you grow your own food, you can control what you put into your body, whether it’s tea, herbs, wild foraged food, or fruits and vegetables. Isis loves growing heirlooms and experimenting with plants. Family Food Garden covers garden planning, homesteading and permaculture, such as growing a pollinator garden. 

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Favorite Post 2020: How to Keep Your Greenhouse Cool in the Summer

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Home Garden Joy

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Author: Jeanne Grunert

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On her voyage from a city slicker to farm girl, Jeanne moved from New York City to Farmersville, Va. Regardless of where she was living, plants and gardening were her thing. Home Garden Joy shares posts on how to grow vegetables, fruits, and herbs plus some surprising info like how to make a bee water station with things you find at the dollar store.

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Favorite Post 2020: Asian Murder Hornets: What Gardeners Need to Know

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Tilly’s Nest

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Author: Melissa Caughey

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The first thing you notice about Tilly’s Nest is chickens. Lots of chickens. A second to the fowl is gardening. Melissa lives by the New England seaside and keeps you updated on chickens, gardening, bees, art, and food. 

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Favorite Post 2020: Spring Awakenings: Delights of the Season

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Small Town Gardener

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Author: Marianne Willburn

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Growing plants reminds Marianne how fulfilling it is to work with your hands. These days of digital living find some gardeners glued to Pinterest and other sites, collecting information but forgetting to do anything with it. Small Town Gardener helps you reconnect with the actual garden, whether it’s on your balcony, in your backyard, or on ten acres in your field. 

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Favorite Post 2020: Vegetable Gardening on a Smaller Scale

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Red Dirt Ramblings

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Author: Dee Nash

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Dee once grew 90 rose bushes and more than 200 daylilies. You might say she’s garden-obsessed. Oklahoma born and raised, she loves getting her hands in the red dirt. Her blog offers tips on how to grow your own transplants from seed, when to buy bulbs for spring flowers, and the basics of container gardening.

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Favorite Post 2020: Heart-Shaped Plants

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Green Talk

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Author: Anna Hackman

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Green Talk began as a blog about green building, as Anna had just finished building an eco-friendly house. It’s evolved into a site about gardening, herbs, and food preservation, with some green living still sprinkled in. Anna promotes health, hope, and happiness, which she says you can achieve by growing and preserving your own food.

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Favorite Post 2020: How to Successfully Grow Indoor Seedlings Using the Right Light

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The Horticult

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Authors: Chantal Aida Gordon, Ryan Benoit

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Chantal and Ryan created their blog seven years ago as newbies to gardening. As they experimented with plants and interviewed the experts, they shared everything they learned with their readers. Now, accomplished gardeners, they bring to The Horticult a guide to enjoying a plant-infused lifestyle, including how to serve up herb-garnished cocktails.

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Favorite Post 2020: Show Thyme: How to Build an Outdoor Theater in Your Garden

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May Dreams Gardens

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Author: Carol Michel

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Carol calls herself an eccentric gardening geek. This Indiana gardener writes about how to select and use the right tools, gardening clubs you may want to join and, of course, house plants, outdoor plants, and colorful blossoms. May Dreams Gardens also encourages you to keep a garden diary. Who knows? Maybe you’ll start your own garden blog.

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Favorite Post 2020: The Garden Fairies May Need to Defend Themselves

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My Desired Home

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Author: Eva

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My Desired Home describes itself as the place to go when home deco and DIY need inspiration, but the blog also focuses on gardening. Want to know the secret to growing tasty tomatoes in pots? Learn why bamboo is the new trend for your garden. Or read about DIY ideas to transform a tree trunk into a beautiful garden decoration. 

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Favorite Post 2020: Dipladenia, the Amazing Brazilian Jasmine in Your Pot and Garden

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The 104 Homestead

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Author: Jessica Lane

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Jessica lives a nearly self-sufficient life with her three kids in Maine. She grows as much food as she can and what she can’t grow, she barters for. The 104 Homestead follows her journey into homesteading. If you want to be more self-sufficient but don’t know where to start, you’ll find the answers on this blog.

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Favorite Post 2020: There’s No Reason Not to Grow Your Own Food

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Bees and Roses

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Author: Jenny

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A certified master gardener, Jenny wants to tell you all she can about outdoor living. Whether it’s landscaping, planting trees, or flowers, Bees and Roses has what you need to be successful in the garden. Jenny’s posts include advice on creating permaculture designs for your backyard and tips for growing tomatoes upside down. That’s right. Upside down!

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Favorite Post 2020: Victory Gardens: a Blast From the Past

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Real Men Sow

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Author: Jono Stevens

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Thirteen years ago, Jono took up gardening with his mom. He says a steady stream of tasty fruits and veggies have made their way to his kitchen ever since. You’ll find advice for beginning gardeners and tips for buying cheap seeds. Jono hopes his blog captures the joy of growing your own food and living within the seasons. 

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Favorite Post 2020: 6 Tips for Composting Down Your Spent Crops

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Shawna Coronado

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Author: Shawna Coronado

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When Shawna was diagnosed with a debilitating disease, she set out to find ways to decrease the pain. Focusing on growing organic produce and plants for food, while also sharing anti-inflammatory recipes, Shawna has a “make a difference” passion, zeroing in on wellness.

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Favorite Post 2020: Purple Basil Is a Great Ornamental Edible

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High Altitude Gardening

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Author: Kate

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Kate gardens in a high-plain desert at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Sound challenging? It is. This Utah blogger is a certified master gardener who plants native flowers to adapt to the dry, harsh conditions. High Altitude Gardening offers advice on which seeds to buy and which vegetables to plant.

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Favorite Post 2020: The Divine Inspiration of … Onions?

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Skippy’s Vegetable Garden

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Author: Kathy

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Kathy is a biochemist who gardens as a hobby. The blog is named after Skippy, her first dog who followed her through the garden. Though Skippy is no longer here, his memory lives on through the blog. Kathy shares advice from expert gardeners, including gardening projects you can do in your kitchen and templates for garden plans. 

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Favorite Post 2020: Growing Sprouts and Microgreens

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Urban Gardens

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Author: Robin Plaskoff Horton

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Urban Gardens starts at the beginning, from planting and cultivating to harvesting. The blog combines urban style, design, sustainable living, and travel. Robin grew up in several countries and uses her experience on her blog, scouting the world for food and design trends.

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Favorite Post 2020: Horticulture Therapy Cultivates Healing and Hope for Seniors

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Veg Plotting

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Author: Michelle

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Michelle doesn’t claim to be an expert gardener but she hopes you’ll find useful information in Veg Plotting. She writes about discovering things about gardening, cooking what you grow, and spotting spring flowers. The gardening bug didn’t really bite her until she was an adult, but she’s making up for lost time. 

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Favorite Post 2020: It Started With a Lemon

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Landscape Design By Lee

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Author: Lee Miller

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ee says she’s had a shovel in her hand since age 5. She’s a lifetime gardener, book author and now a landscape designer. Lee stays current with horticulture practices and shares what she learns on her blog. You’ll also find gorgeous pictures of flowers and plants on her page.

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Favorite Post 2020: Garden Bloggers Bloom Day & Foliage Follow

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Ferns make excellent landscape plants because of their attractive fronds and their ability to thrive where many plants fail. You can plant them under shady trees, use them as border plants, grow them as ground covers or line garden pathways, and fill empty landscapes with low-maintenance ferns. Most ferns are easy to maintain. They grow under […]

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\t\t\t\tFerns make excellent landscape plants because of their attractive fronds and their ability to thrive where many plants fail. You can plant them under shady trees, use them as border plants, grow them as ground covers or line garden pathways, and fill empty landscapes with low-maintenance ferns.

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Most ferns are easy to maintain. They grow under fully or partially shaded parts of gardens where they benefit from moist but well-drained and loamy soil and moderate watering at regular intervals. When provided with these conditions ferns will produce abundance of lush fronds.

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Ferns come in large and small sizes. Some are dwarf and some grow taller. Some form small clusters and some sprawl to cover the landscape. Depending on the size and layout of your garden, you can use ferns in your landscapes for many purposes. They can be used as companion plants with other flowering plants. You can use ferns to provide a lush-green background to your flower beds. You can also incorporate them in your landscapes as specimen plants grown in containers or hanging baskets.

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Ferns in Garden Landscape

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Here are a few examples of ferns beautifully used in garden landscapes.

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Contemporary Landscape by New York Architects & Building Designers Princeton Design Collaborative
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Tropical Landscape by Sydney Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Secret Gardens
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Mediterranean Landscape by Miami Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers orlando comas, landscape architect.
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Traditional Pool by Thetford Center Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Shepard Butler Landscape Architecture
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Rustic Landscape by Winchester Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC
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Contemporary Landscape by Pasadena Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers EPT DESIGN
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Traditional Landscape by Greenville Garden & Landscape Supplies Roots – An Urban Gardener’s Oasis
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\"Traditional
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Traditional Porch by Mill Valley Architects & Building Designers Sutton Suzuki Architects
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\"Contemporary
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Contemporary Landscape by Sausalito Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Shades Of Green Landscape Architecture
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\"Mediterranean
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Mediterranean Landscape by The Woodlands Architects & Building Designers JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction
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Contemporary Deck by Sydney Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Harrison’s Landscaping
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Modern Landscape by Winters Photographers Dave Adams Photography
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Some of the ferns suitable for garden landscape include:

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