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Learn About 9 Types of Bay Trees

The Summer Olympics are here, and for the ninth time, Ralph Lauren has dressed the U.S. competitors in his All-American designs, including jeans, a navy blazer with white and blue piping that’s emblazoned with the iconic Polo logo, a blue and white striped shirt, and a navy knit tie for a timeless—and truly American—look.

Back in February, I was talking about the new direction our garden was taking, and what it might become in the future, and it’s about time for an update.

If you're looking to elevate your summer experience whether it's for a beach day or an outdoor BBQ, we tapped our editors to share their favorite outdoor essentials—the ones they truly cannot live without—to help you narrow down your own search for the best finds.

When and How to Harvest Bay Leaves

As far as all of the pieces that make up a bedding set go, pillowcases are the most important to keep clean. Your pillow makes prolonged contact with your hair and skin oils—and, if we're being honest, sometimes drool.

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As the spring and summer sun arrives, it’s easy to dream of the fun you’ll have in your yard, from the barbecues and the cookouts to the cozy cocktail parties on the patio. But where there’s warmth, one very unpleasant and uninvited guest often swarms: mosquitos. 

Nate Lewis and Melissa Barker knew that Oyster Bay Farm was for them. “It ticked all the boxes,” says Lewis. Situated in Olympia, Washington along the shores of Puget Sound, the fertile land and waterfront views make the farm an ideal spot. 

Your spice rack is for more than making lip smacking dishes! Believe it or not, they can  can also work wonders in nourishing your green friends, combating pests, and even preventing diseases!

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Repotting a spider plant is essential to ensure it continues to stay healthy – it also keeps the roots from detangling and rot.

Bay (Laurus nobilis), also known as bay laurel or the bay tree, is an evergreen shrub with aromatic leaves, known as bay leaves. Laurus nobilis one of the oldest shrubs in cultivation, introduced to British gardens in from as early as 1650. It’s an essential foliage plant for herb gardens – bay leaves can be used in a variety of dishes, including soups and stews and even ice cream, and are the main ingredient in a ‘bouquet garni’. They can be dried for storing or used fresh.

The bay leaves plant is usually sold in pot but if you don’t find one, propagate it from seeds or cutting.

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With copper-colored wings and an emerald head, the Japanese beetle is pretty, but devastating.

Ficus macrophylla, commonly known as the Moreton Bay Fig, is a large evergreen banyan tree of the Moraceae family. It shares the characteristics of most Fig trees.

I’M PRETTY SURE I CAN pack enough summer into jars to get me through the dark days, or at least I’m trying. What’s your tactic for pretending the days aren’t getting shorter fast? (Thanks to dear Andre Jordan for his wealth of garden doodles.)

Laurus Nobilis Standard Bay Tree, tender?

Now I know that it’s only the south and the east of the country that is short of water, but mulching is generally a good thing even in areas where rain continues to fall – for example it stops the soil splashing up onto leaves in heavy rain. But for those of us already looking apprehensively at our water butts and working out how long they will last, mulching is a first line of defence in retaining moisture.

Gardens by the Bay Singapore One of the highlights of the visit to Singapore was our visit to the Gardens by the Bay. I read a lot about them when they first opened in 2011, but photos showed something that still looked quite raw and I wasn’t sure that they would be worth visiting.

I can’t imagine my spice cupboard being devoid of the sweet, floral spice of bay leaves.It’s one of those flavors I fi

Bay is one of those plants that attracts ornamental growers and herb gardeners alike.That’s because it serves as a beau

Bay laurel is an aromatic evergreen tree in the flowering Lauraceae family. It features shiny, dark green oval-shaped leaves with a leathery texture that are popularly used as a kitchen seasoning.Native to the Mediterranean region, it’s considered t

Bay laurel, Laurus nobilis, is one of those garden marvels that serves more than one purpose.Beyond adding evergreen ornamenta

Bay trees are so beautiful that I sometimes forget the leaves are also an essential culinary herb. And every time I do pluck a leaf from m