Landscape Design

The recently rennovated garden of Eudora Welty, beloved author of the American South, is open to the public. This vernacular garden is a charming example of a tradition southern garden during the middle 20th century.

Jun 30, 2005 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Restoring American Gardens: An Encyclopedia of Heirloom Ornamental Plants - 1640-1940 by Denise Wiles Adams is a refreshing look at the expanding field of garden resotoration. This book is also a welcome addition to the professional or dedicated amateur gardener's reference bookshelf.

May 7, 2005 - Georgene A. Bramlage

A summary of some design elements and features found in African-American garden in the rural south U. S. This article also includes some thoughts on the book "African-American Gardens and Yards in the Rural South by Richard Westmacott, University of GA, Athens.

Mar 15, 2005 - Georgene A. Bramlage

An answer to the question of how African-Americans shaped and formed their domestic space as their relationships to the land changed from slavery; to tenancy; to land ownership.

Mar 9, 2005 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Changes in interpretation of historic garden design, use and development. Empahsis is on development and design of African-American gardens in the rural American south.

Mar 8, 2005 - Georgene A. Bramlage

An introduction and short descriptions of three little known Pachysandra species that are commercially available. These may make a valuable addition to a discerning homeowner's landscape garden.

Jan 31, 2005 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Tips on how to grow pachysandra that will be the neighborhood's envy. Also, a look at newer varieties of Pachysandra, a definte workhorse in the modern landscape.

Dec 31, 2004 - Georgene A. Bramlage

A review of two recently published and complementary garden design books. One shows how modern gardeners can adapt "Classic Garden Designs" to their own property. The other, "The Essential Garden Design Workbook", is a fundamental and pragmatic guide for students and design professionals, as well as serious gardeners wanting distinctive garden designs

Oct 21, 2004 - Georgene A. Bramlage

A gardener on a strict budget dresses up his side of a boundary fence. Creativity and commonsense help make this backyard a more pleasant place to spend time.

Aug 22, 2004 - Georgene A. Bramlage

A review of five recent Botany for Gardeners books with the author's comments on observation of growing plants.

Jul 11, 2004 - Georgene A. Bramlage

A small bit about the botany and history of the Irish shamrock and why this fascinating plant is making a comeback in North America for homeowners wanting low-maintenance lawns.

Mar 17, 2004 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Designing a perennial planting is much like planning a party. When essentials are combined with thought and skill, there is sure to be success.

Jan 1, 2004 - Georgene A. Bramlage

A virtual tour of exiting 17th and 18th century features at Ireland's Oldest Garden, Killruddery Gardens, Bray, County Wicklow.

Sep 15, 2003 - Georgene A. Bramlage

A description of Killruddery House and Gardens near the seaside town of Bray in County Wicklow (Ireland)is like having a garden history book open wide to pages devoted to the 17th through early 19th centuries. These gardens, which date from the 1680's, are thought to be Ireland's oldest surviving formal gardens. Part I describes some of the the cultural, social and even political pressures on Ireland’s Norman – Anglo – Irish landed gentry which lead to building gardens such as Killruddery.

Aug 15, 2003 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Brief descriptions of horticulture and gardening books the author knows, loves and uses with great frequentcy and regularity.

Jul 15, 2003 - Georgene A. Bramlage

A comparison of purist and old-fashioned or tradtional gardeners. A look at the joys and pitfalls each might encounter in pursuing a unique style.

Jun 29, 2003 - Georgene A. Bramlage

A brief look at the research, joys of discovery, and some pitfalls a home gardener might encounter in designing a landscape for an historical home.

Jun 15, 2003 - Georgene A. Bramlage

What gardeners can do to prevent air pollution and promote cleaner air.

May 16, 2003 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Steps important in establishing a wildflower lawn or meadow free of undesirable plants are listed and discussed.

Apr 15, 2003 - Georgene A. Bramlage

The second half of a baker's dozen of the author's favorite catalogs and associated web sites.

Mar 24, 2003 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Descriptions of the first part of a baker's dozen of the author's favorite catalogs and corresponding web sites.

Mar 17, 2003 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Factors to look for and ask about while searching plant and garden supply catalogs.

Mar 10, 2003 - Georgene A. Bramlage

Reasoning behind the landscape design process and construction of a plan on paper. Five Major Categories of Factors to Consider in Landscape Design, espcially Site and Environmental Conditions, are briefly discussed. Instructions for beginning a systematic property survey are presented.

Feb 10, 2003 - Georgene A. Bramlage

The second part of a virtual field trip through selected gardens of North America. Design characteristics, most notably informalism and naturalism, pertinent to each garden are briefly discussed.

Jan 9, 2003 - Georgene A. Bramlage

A virtual field trip through selected gardens of North America. Design characteristics pertinent to each garden are briefly discussed.

Dec 9, 2002 - Georgene A. Bramlage

A synopsis of western garden styles from antiquity to modern times with emphasis on the formal versus informal design concepts.

Nov 11, 2002 - Georgene A. Bramlage