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Hi, I’m Jane and Gardens and Travel are my favorite vices. 

Welcome to Roots and Maps, I hope you find ideas and information you can use here. Do you love art, nature, and a little adventure? Then you have come to the right place. I made Roots and Maps to celebrate and advise the curious gardeners and explorers among us!

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Regional Gardens to Visit in September

September opens the warm‑season garden‑visiting window with softer light, early color, and landscapes waking up after summer. This guide highlights what to look for, how to plan your route, and the plants that make September a beautiful month to explore gardens.

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Tidy Gardens: How Neat is Too Neat?

September is the perfect time to shift toward modern fall cleanup, a lighter, ecological approach that protects soil, preserves structure, and supports wildlife as the season changes. This guide shows what to edit, what to leave, and how to prepare your garden for healthier fall growth.

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