When planning a new garden, getting the layout right pays dividends immediately and over the long term. A good garden layout makes the space more attractive and functional and can help reduce time ...

Designing your garden can be as simple as taking a photo and dreaming up ideas. Once you have an idea in mind, you can start planning which seeds and plants you'll bring to your space. This content ...

In part 1 of this garden design series, you were encouraged to analyze and determine the existing conditions in your garden space. With site map in hand, the fun begins as you explore our second ...

Raised beds, whether small and portable, medium and pre-fab, or large and custom, are easy on your back and knees, have better soil quality and drainage control, and a tidy look. A raised bed should ...

A private garden need only please its owner; after all, taste is very individual. But while beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, there are some basic garden design principles to keep in mind. An ...