History of Hanging Gardens Legend says these tiered gardens of trees shrubs and vines resembled a sloping mountain landscape. Many believe that the Hanging Gardens of Babylon are the inspiration behind the modern-day hanging basket. The story goes, King Nebuchadnezzar built the gardens some 3000 years ago to cheer his homesick wife who originated from […]
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(Image above: Vertical lines of Bamboo and fence lead the eye up) Elements of Design for an Exciting Landscape (Line, Form, Color and Texture) Elements of design composition are the visual qualities that people see and respond to when viewing a garden space. Visual qualities can illicit many different emotions and feelings, and the
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(Image above: Decorative Pots in garden, K. Blackburn) In the Garden Zone Gardening offers many options to create relaxing green spaces. Whether you have a great deal of land to create sprawling gardens, or you are working with a small patio, a well though out design can help make useful and unique outdoor spaces.
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(Image above: Well-planned garden beds of MGGNO Master Gardener John Beale class of 1998.) Spring/Summer Garden Preparation An attractive and productive garden starts with careful preparation. As the seasons change from spring to summer it’s a smart idea to start preparing existing or new gardens beds before planting flowers or vegetables. Get ideas from
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(Image above: Bag-e fin Garden, Iran. Completed in 1590, Oldest surviving garden in the Middle East.) A Brief History of Garden Design Taken from presentation by Anna Timmerman Horticulture Agent, LSU AgCenter Anna considers gardening as an artform much like a symphony that has been composed. Why does garden design matter, she asks? We
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