Gardens and Gardening

May 10, 2023
Published by MARGARET ROACH at May 10, 2023
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How to Compost, According to Gardening Experts

Don’t get hung up on how long it should take or how many citrus peels are too many. As one longtime composter put it, “My rule […]
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May 3, 2023
Published by MARGARET ROACH at May 3, 2023
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If You Stop Mowing This May, Will Your Lawn Turn Into a Meadow?

Not necessarily. Two new books offer some advice on what to expect when you decide to leave your lawn behind. It’s No Mow May, time for […]
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February 15, 2023
Published by MARGARET ROACH at February 15, 2023
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How to Choose a Houseplant for Your Home

Rule No. 1: “You don’t have to just have a plain-Jane green plant.” But here’s what you do have to do — to find the right […]
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December 14, 2022
Published by MARGARET ROACH at December 14, 2022
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After a Frantic Year, It’s Time for ‘Slow Birding’

A new book borrows from the slow food movement to propose a more thoughtful, less competitive form of bird-watching. The feeders are filled and hung; the […]
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November 16, 2022
Published by MARGARET ROACH at November 16, 2022
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How to Read the Tree Leaves

A little knowledge of botany can be helpful, even if you’re an amateur gardener. Here are a few things you should know about what happens in […]
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October 26, 2022
Published by MARGARET ROACH at October 26, 2022
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How to Do a More Conscious Fall Cleanup

Don’t be in a hurry to get rid of all those dead leaves. Autumn is the best time to learn from your garden — if you […]
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September 21, 2022
Published by MARGARET ROACH at September 21, 2022
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What to Do if You See a Spongy Moth (or Its Very Hungry Caterpillars)

The invasive spongy moth and its caterpillars can decimate a garden. Here’s how to fight back. Until this year, the only spongy moths I had encountered […]
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September 7, 2022
Published by MARGARET ROACH at September 7, 2022
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For a Longer Peony Season, Think Beyond the Typical Pink and White

This fall, when you buy bare-root peonies, take a chance on yellow or coral-colored hybrids. Your garden will thank you. “The garden starts orange,” Kathleen Gagan […]
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August 10, 2022
Published by MARGARET ROACH at August 10, 2022
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The Art of Making Garden Rooms

Want to create outdoor rooms in your garden? At Sakonnet, a magical landscape in coastal Rhode Island, you can learn from the masters. It’s the key […]
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July 20, 2022
Published by MARGARET ROACH at July 20, 2022
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It’s Time to Slow Down and Appreciate Nature’s Tiny Marvels

Grab your iPhone: Andrew Brand wants to show you a side of your garden that you’ve never seen before (and how to photograph it). “Look at […]
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