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“Children develop a greater sense of belonging to their community and its physical environment when the have a chance to learn and play outdoors. By belonging, they develop social responsibility, empathy, and compassion for one another and the natural world.”
- Cheryl Corson, Grounds for Learning

Design Tips

Choosing Art for the Garden
Cheryl Corson
Capital Community News: Hill Rag
March 2009

Cheryl draws on her public art background when placing art in her gardens. Learn what to consider, and where to find art locally.
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How Your Garden Can Heal the Environment
Cheryl Corson
Capital Community News: Hill Rag
March 2008

Cheryl tells how gardens can look good and be environmentally friendly. She shows how even a single backyard can benefit the larger eco-system.
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Beautiful Gardens All Year Long
Cheryl Corson
Capital Community News: Hill Rag
September 2007

Cheryl's helpful suggestions for planting for all seasons, designing for smaller spaces, some good books, and more.
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Landscape Planner
Jill Gleason
Metro Washington Home Improvement
October 2006

How to prep your garden for winter - pruning, planting, mulching, dividing, etc., with some helpful hints from Cheryl Corson.
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Embellish Your Best: Using Hardscapes to Enhance your Garden Getaway
Jill Gleason
Metro Washington Home Improvement
September 2006

Paths, walkways, driveways - materials, width, design. Cheryl weighs in.
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Seven Tips for Planting Your Capitol Hill Garden
Cheryl Corson
Capital Community News: Hill Rag
March 2005

Cheryl presents photos and descriptions of how to create garden sanctuaries in this congenial neighborhood of historic row houses and courtyard gardens.
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From Inside Out: Homes with Appeal
Pamela N. Valenzuala
Real Estate Executive
March 2004

Cheryl comments on what to look for in a landscape when purchasing a home.
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Planning the Planting
Cheryl Corson
Voice of the Hill
May 2003

Cheryl provides a concise summary of the many resources available to Washington, DC area gardeners, and links to useful web pages with advice on historic preservation, permitting, and more.
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