Gardening with Laurie: Putting the garden to bed
By Laurie Brown
Reader Columnist
It’s official: October is here, the leaves are turning, the geese are honking in the sky and plants are dying back. Time to put the …
By Laurie Brown
Reader Columnist
It’s official: October is here, the leaves are turning, the geese are honking in the sky and plants are dying back. Time to put the …
By Laurie Brown
Reader Columnist
Contrast is useful in any garden design. Contrast draws the eye. It’s dynamic. It grabs the attention, and brings certain areas into focus. It can …
By Laurie Brown
Reader Columnist
A garden is a source of beauty and joy. The foliage, flowers and wildlife they attract add a lot to people’s lives. But a surprising …
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