by Becky Robert | Nov 6, 2008 | Garden Design, Garden Plants
Throughout the fall, the Arboretum receives numerous calls about when is the best time to visit to experience fall color on campus. For the past several weeks, we have been promoting the striking colors of our maple collection along Whittier Place while noting that...
by Becky Robert | Oct 1, 2008 | Garden Design, Garden Practices
Renovating an old garden can be a daunting task. In September of 2006, the Scott Arboretum received an endowment for the gardens of the West House from Barbara and Giles Kemp. For the past three years, the curatorial intern and volunteers have been renovating the...
by Becky Robert | Sep 26, 2008 | Garden Design, Garden Plants, Sustainability Topics
Yesterday, we discussed how the majority of the Kemp Hall green roof was planted. Today, we will explore the remaining level and the excitement that a few more inches of growing media can bring. The remaining level was planted using a different technique because it is...
by Becky Robert | Sep 25, 2008 | Garden Design, Garden Plants, Sustainability Topics
On Monday, we completed the installation of the 3rd green roof on the Swarthmore College campus by planting 15 different types of sedums and 7 other types of plants on the roof of the new dorm, Kemp Hall. Two different techniques were used to plant the five levels of...
by Becky Robert | Sep 10, 2008 | Garden Design, Garden Plants, Happenings
Chartreuse is a striking color in the garden. It creates great contrast and excitement in areas of the garden that might otherwise be rather drab. In the John W. Nason garden, two plants come to mind immediately when talking about creating a dramatic effect with their...
