When our friend Ben Pentreath, a London architect and interior designer whose clients include Liv Tyler and Sarah Jessica Parker, turned his classicist's e
Love summertime but hate the heat? Of course you do! Buildings and cars have air conditioning, pools and bodies of water abound…but what about your patio, deck, or gazebo? The children's play area? When the temperature climbs, these fun and relaxing spots can become unbearable, quick. But a small investment of time and money can turn it all around ‐ like the best restaurant patios, you too can have an outdoor misting system to stay cool!
This is the tropical section of the Denver Botanical Garden. It is indoors, since Denver is pretty much the opposite of tropical.
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Thirty years after planting, this serpentine trail is now a destination in its own right.
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In this extensive guide, we'll explore the world of patio misting from all angles, ensuring you're armed with the knowledge to take your garden to the next level of cool—both metaphorically and quite literally.
Picture this: a hidden oasis where tranquility meets vibrant life, a secret garden waiting just beyond the hustle and bustle. It's more than just a plot of
For the 2021 – 2022 A'Design Awards and Competition, there were 2022 winners in 110 different design disciplines. Let’s have a look at a selection of the winners…
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Image 1 of 16 from gallery of Mystical Installation at the Zurich Design Biennale 2021 Invades the City's Old Botanical Garden. Courtesy of AUTHOS
4-Way Mister Keeps You Cool on Hot Days Perfect for plants and people Removable parts are easy to maintain and clean Multipurpose, delicate misting There are so many applications for this water-saving mister, we can't decide which is best! It dispenses a gentle mist wherever and whenever you need it most. Use on the deck, patio, or garden arbor to give kids and grownups a refreshing spritz on sticky summer days. Install it in your greenhouse or sunroom to increase the humidity level or dispense nutrients to foliar feeders. Or, create a gentle watering system for delicate plants or seedlings. Slender tubing is unobtrusive and disappears among foliage.
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Image 1 of 36 from gallery of Landscape of the Future Garden / ATELIER DYJG. Photograph by Holi Landscape Photography
Learn why—and how—to grow this pretty cutting flower, which blooms in shades of blue, white, pink, and lavender. Keep it coming back annually.
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Growing Nigella in the garden, also known as love in a mist plant, offers an interesting, peek-a-boo flower to be glimpsed through showy bracts. Care of love in a mist flower is easy and this article
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Ideal for getting a thorough, even watering in both indoor and outdoor gardens, this brass lance by Haws threads onto any standard watering hose. Heavy duty and high-quality with a metal ball-valve shut off. Can be used with the perforated side up for a fine misting spray or face down for a heavier watering spray. About Haws: Made in England using time-honored methods, with a thoughtfully balanced design for comfort and ease of use. Every Haws product is expertly hand-crafted in their workshop in Smethwick, West Midlands. Brass Indoor or outdoor use Handmade in the UK 2.5"W, 26.5"L Terrain is a garden and home brand deeply rooted in nature and plant life. From weather-ready planters and outdoor furniture to artisan-made wreaths and hand-poured candles, their curated product assortment explores the boundaries of life lived outside and in. With a globally conscious, locally influenced point of view, Terrain offers inspired seasonal solutions for creative living, gathering, and gardening.
The overall winner from 18,000 entries was My Garden Prairie taken by Rosanna Castrini in her native Turin, in northern Italy.
There was a girl who grew up in the Phipps mansion on Long Island's Gold Coast and she was named Margaret but went by Peggie, and she married young and div
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