Icon - Arrow LeftAn icon we use to indicate a rightwards action. Icon - Arrow RightAn icon we use to indicate a leftwards action. Icon - External LinkAn icon we use to indicate a button link is external. Icon - MessageThe icon we use to represent an email action. Icon - Down ChevronUsed to indicate a dropdown. Icon - CloseUsed to indicate a close action. Icon - Dropdown ArrowUsed to indicate a dropdown. Icon - Location PinUsed to showcase a location on a map. Icon - Zoom OutUsed to indicate a zoom out action on a map. Icon - Zoom InUsed to indicate a zoom in action on a map. Icon - SearchUsed to indicate a search action. Icon - EmailUsed to indicate an emai action. Icon - FacebookFacebooks brand mark for use in social sharing icons. flipboard Icon - InstagramInstagrams brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - PinterestPinterests brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - TwitterTwitters brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - Check MarkA check mark for checkbox buttons.
You are reading

Trending on Gardenista: Fragrant Gardens and Floral Fabrics

Search

Trending on Gardenista: Fragrant Gardens and Floral Fabrics

August 8, 2014

All is in bloom this week on Gardenista. Come see a sampling of the week’s highlights.

night scented rose
Above: “Trapping scent is as easy as trapping heat,” writes Kendra. “Grow these flowers in a small garden or enclosed area where you like to sit out after dark. Then let your sense of smell take over.” The rambler Rosa Adelaide d’Orleans, shown here, is one of Five Night-Scented Bloomers singled out in Trend Alert.
Kubik 140701 Petaler 260 Gardenista
Above: Bay Area residents take note: There’s an old truck in town kitted out to deliver flowers. Read about The Petaler.
  • A nice way to give your driveway a bold stripe? Jeanne presents Ribbon Driveways in this week’s Hardscaping 101.
  • Every year, Marie Viljoen returns home to Cape Town, South Africa, where she grew up. In this week’s Garden Visit, she offers a big picture and close-up look at her mother’s garden (watch for chameleons) and shares lessons learned.
  • Landscape designers Earth Inc. combed through salvage yards to create this invitingly laid-back dining patio. Learn where to source the elements, masonry breeze blocks included, in Steal This Look.
  • The prettiest edible plant is the subject of this week’s Field Guide.
  • A visit to Liberty of London, anyone? In Shopper’s Diary, Kendra leads us on a tour of the store’s eternally enticing floral fabrics.
  • It’s the last day to vote for your favorite finalists in the Considered Design Awards. Click below to vote, and then stay tuned: We’re announcing the winners on August 9.
(Visited 646 times, 2 visits today)
You need to login or register to view and manage your bookmarks.

Have a Question or Comment About This Post?

Join the conversation

v5.0