“The true test of a garden is how it looks in the rain.” —John Beitel
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A Landscape at Peace with Man And Nature
The true test of a garden is how it looks in the rain. Any landscape is lovely garnished with blue skies and butterflies. But in a summer storm?
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Hamptons Retreat Features Grassy Roof That Blends with Slope Overlooking Peconic Bay
New York City firm Mapos has nestled a grass-topped holiday home to a lush hill overlooking a Long Island bay, covering it in untreated wood, steel and concrete to match the surroundings.
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My Garden Has Always Gotten Me Through a Crisis
To calm myself down during times of impending (and sometimes imaginary) disaster, I have always gardened, so I have no doubt that in this actual disaster, the feel of dirt will continue to be soothing.
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The French Tradition of Pleaching
Landscape architect Miranda Brooks and landscape designer and fellow contractor John Beitel describe in detail the French tradition and art of pleaching trees.
View video at Vogue