The process of growing plants from seed first captivated me in gardening. Years have passed since I first saw how seeds change, yet the wonder of germination always excites me. Change is the core of gardening, and caring for plants…
Perhaps the greatest place to start is with the Great Meadow, a seven-acre hay meadow that fronts the elegant 17th-century home that serves as the centerpiece of this magnificent estate. Once in the meadow, it is hard to avoid following…
Envision walking into a landscape that awakens every sensation. This is the difference between typical outdoor settings and a sensory garden. Perhaps as you make your approach to your herb garden in such a garden, you’ll see a vibrant rhythm…
Perhaps your yard has been lacking the in-demand landscaping option of a floral English cottage garden.The English cottage garden style is endearing and ever-popular; it is characterized by voluminous decorative grasses, a mishmash of shrubs and perennials, and hardscapes arranged…
Gardeners on social media are showing interest in this yard design as warmer, wetter weather affects every area.This year, rain gardens are making a comeback in yard trends, thanks to unusually mild winters worldwide. You may end up with a…
Crushed rock creates a low-maintenance, peaceful style that unifies the yard’s many sections.Though it’s so simple, one of landscape designer Margie Grace’s favorite materials is hardly given any attention. “I’m in love with gravel,” she declares. “It feels so timeless…
With the help of these clever design ideas and methods, you may create a stunning border garden.A well planned border garden meshes in perfectly with the surrounding hardscape. These areas, which are often made up of a mixture of annuals…
With its ageless design and traditional, often rustic, appeal, farmhouses are the ultimate representation of Americana. Any yard may benefit from a hint of that understated beauty and usefulness found in farmhouse landscaping. None of these farmhouse landscaping ideas are…
Experts share the biggest landscaping errors to avoid in your front yard. Sometimes, individuals get so caught up in designing the backyard of their dreams—complete with movie screens, barbecues, and she-sheds—that they overlook certain crucial front yard landscaping details that…
Gardeners on social media are showing interest in this yard design as warmer, wetter weather affects every area.This year, rain gardens are making a comeback in yard trends, thanks to unusually mild winters worldwide. You may end up with a…
