The Novel Gardener
a blog about plants, people, & landscape design
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Rowhouse and Small Space Landscape Design
November 14, 2023
Do you own a property with a small back yard? Want to make the space more liveable, pleasant, and environmentally friendly but aren't sure how? I work in these spaces frequently and wanted to share some tips and design examples with you!...
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November 10, 2023
No matter how hard I try, I still haven't sold any clients on American (or European) beech or hornbeam hedges. There's no two ways about it- Americans hate the idea of clipping hedges twice a year, despite the fact that they will mow their lawns every other week. But hedges are often a great solution for privacy with an initial investment that is often a fraction of the cost of a fence, if small bare-root plants are used...
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