Native Switchgrass

2.16.2023 - This adaptable ornamental grass has many possible uses in the landscape.

Dwarf Hydrangeas

2.9.2023 - Enhance your landscape with these 14 small hydrangea varieties.

Shrubs for Shade

2.2.2023 - Beautify your yard with these reliable shade-tolerant shrubs.

Bird Garden Ideas

1.26.2023 - Turn your garden into a mecca for birds by filling it with the plants that they love.

Winter Flowers

1.19.2023 - Winter is the time for these beauties to shine.

Getting Started with Seeds

1.12.2023 - Get a head start and grow your favorites by starting plants at home.

Growing Forsythia

1.5.23 - Add this reliable favorite for early spring color.

Resolutions for Gardeners

12.22.2022 - 35+ inspiring ways to kick off your gardening year.

Houseplants: Winter Care

12.15.2022 - Keep your houseplants healthy with some adjustments to your care routine.

Red Twig Dogwood

11.24.2022 - Grow this hardy easy-care shrub for year-round color.

English Garden Design

11.17.2022 - Achieve the look of a quaint English garden with these basic principles.

Indoor Ferns

11.10.2022 - Grow houseplant ferns to add beauty and elegance to your home or office.

Urban Rooftop Garden

11.3.2022 - An otherwise unusable rooftop space was transformed into a unique and inviting urban garden.

Rare Houseplants

10.27.2022 - Add one of these intriguing options to your houseplant collection.

Mediterranean Landscape

10.20.2022 - Learn how to get the look of a Mediterranean landscape in your yard.

Small Flowering Shrubs

10.13.2022 - 22 small or dwarf flowering shrubs to add to your landscape for seasonal color.

Rose Garden Design

10.6.2022 - Create a beautiful rose garden for your front or back yard, small or large garden.

Small Houseplants

9.29.2022 - Make a big impact in a small space with these tabletop-friendly indoor plants.

Tropical Garden Design

9.22.2022 - Create a tropical garden that evokes the beauty of far-off destinations.

Growing Calathea

9.15.2022 - Liven up indoor spaces with these colorful easy-to-grow houseplants.

Fall Containers

9.8.2022 - 21 tips for creative container gardens that say "autumn".

Bright Light Houseplants

9.1.2022 - Transform a brightly lit room with these beautiful sun-loving plants.

Perennial Sidewalk Garden

8.25.2022 - A tiny front yard and parkway garden reflect the friendliness of its residents.

Growing Tradescantia

8.18.2022 - Grow this versatile perennial indoors or out.

Suburban Sanctuary

8.11.2022 - A suburban sanctuary for growing food and nurturing wildlife in the PNW.

Rain Garden Plants

8.4.2022 - Include these 20+ adaptable plants in your rain garden.

Planting Ideas

7.28.2022 - Tips for selecting plants with purpose—flowers, foliage, fragrance.

20+ Cottage Garden Flowers

7.21.2022 - Create a beautiful cottage-style landscape with these flowering plants.

Gardening for the Senses

7.14.2022 - How to design a sensory garden to appeal to all five of your senses.

34 Yellow Flowers

7.7.2022 - Bring a little sunshine to every corner of your garden.

Drought-Tolerant Ideas

6.30.2022 - Create a waterwise landscape to reduce usage and cut down on your water bill.

Growing Alocasia Plants

6.30.2022 - Bring a touch of the tropics to your indoor space with these bold plants.

Staking Tomatoes

6.23.2022 - Discover four simple steps for staking your tomato plants.

24 Cutting Garden Flowers

6.16.2022 - What to grow for a bumper crop of blooms from spring through fall.

Backyard Landscaping

6.9.2022 - Maximize the use of your most important outdoor space.

How to Grow Agastache

6.2.2022 - Attract pollinators to your yard with this wildlife-friendly plant.

Hydrangea Not Blooming?

5.26.2022 - 8 reasons your hydrangea may not be performing at its best.

How to Grow Petunias

5.19.2022 - A guide to growing gorgeous petunia flowers in your garden or in containers.

Vertical Gardening

5.12.2022 - Use vertical options to maximize your garden space.

Top 10 White Hydrangeas

5.5.2022 - Enhance your landscape with these graceful shrubs.

Top 32 Red Flowers

4.28.2022 - Bold and beautiful flowering annuals, perennials, and shrubs.

Front Yard Landscaping

4.21.2022 - Increase your curb appeal and provide a warm welcome for guests.

Cut Flower Garden

4.14.2022 - Plan and design your own cutting garden and the best plants to include.

Growing Azaleas

4.7.2022 - Learn how to plant, prune, and care for azalea plants.

Shade Gardens

3.31.2022 - Brighten a shady garden with a well-planned design and the right plants.

Growing Coreopsis

3.24.2022 - Get tips for planting, caring for, and using this versatile native plant.

Side Yard Design Ideas

3.17.2022 - Untap the potential of this often overlooked space.

20 Full-Sun Perennials

3.10.2022 - Brighten up your landscape with these sun-loving plants.

Meadow Landscape Design

3.3.2022 - Design a landscape that mimics ecosystems found in nature.

17 Best Foliage Plants

2.24.2022 - Add plants with interesting foliage to your landscape.

Hillside Landscaping

2.17.2022 - Learn how to upgrade a slope with these ideas and tips.

24 Low-Light Houseplants

2.10.2022 - Shade-loving indoor plants are the perfect solution for dark rooms.

Common Houseplant Pests

2.3.2022 - How to identify and get rid of common indoor plant pests.

Growing Fothergilla Shrubs

1.27.2022 - Get tips for planting, caring for, and using this easy-care native shrub.

Landscaping for Privacy

1.20.2022 - Create a more private outdoor space with these options.

Growing Prayer Plants

1.13.2022 - Grow maranta plants with dazzling leaf colors and patterns.

Garden Planning in Winter

1.6.2022 - Ideas and insights on what to do now for a better garden this spring and summer.

Shrubs for Privacy

12.30.2021 - Design for privacy using shrubs as hedging or screening.

New Year's Resolutions

12.23.2021 - 35+ inspiring ways to kick off your gardening year.

Winter Garden Design

12.16.2021 - Design a perfect winter garden that combines toughness, color, & texture.

Cyclamen

12.9.2021 - Grow these fall and winter flowering plants indoors or outside.

Small Yard Transformation

12.2.2021 - A tiny backyard is transformed into a functional, family-friendly retreat.

Indian Hawthorn

11.25.2021 - Add year-round interest with this low-maintenance shrub.

5 Lessons: Urban Garden

11.18.2021 - Tips one author learned as he developed his own small backyard garden.

Flowering Vines

11.11.2021 - Add color and vertical dimension to your landscape with flowering vines.

Balcony Gardens

11.4.2021 - Designing a balcony or rooftop garden, the best plants and containers.

Chinese Evergreen

10.28.2021 - Grow this decorative houseplant, with foliage to suit any decor.

Gardens that Feel Like Art

10.21.2021 - Create a garden that will make you feel like you're in a piece of artwork.

Growing False Cypress

10.14.2021 - Add low-maintenance, four-season color to your landscape with Chamaecyparis.

Rock Garden Design

10.7.2021 - Enhance your landscape with this low-maintenance solution.

Growing Chokeberry

9.30.2021 - Add this edible native shrub with 3-season interest to your landscape.

Garden Ponds & Wildlife

9.23.2021 - A Delaware couple's natural-style pond is a haven for wildlife.

Fall Flowers

9.16.2021 - 20 fall-blooming plants to bring color, texture, and beauty to your garden.

Small Urban Garden: 5 Lessons

9.9.2021 - Tips one author learned as he developed his own small backyard garden.

20 Best Spring Bulbs

9.2.2021 - Fall is the time to plant these colorful spring-blooming bulbs!

Growing Abelia

8.26.2021 - A reliable shrub for attractive foliage and months of bloom.

Garden Rooms

8.19.2021 - Transform your yard with beautiful and functional garden rooms.

Growing Colorful Cannas

8.12.2021 - Heat up your summer garden with these lush tropical-looking blooms.

Beyond Straight & Narrow

8.5.2021 - A sliver of backyard space is transformed into a multifunctional outdoor area.

Growing ZZ Plant

7.29.2021 - Everything you need to know about growing this trendy tropical houseplant.

Healing & Therapy Garden

7.22.2021 - How one homeowner created a place of rest and revival.

Growing Artemisia

7.15.2021 - Add color and texture to the landscape with this carefree plant.

Grass & Lawn Alternatives

7.8.2021 - Give up your lawn for other more eco-friendly options.

Growing Echeveria

7.1.2021 - Add color to indoor and outdoor spaces with this easy-care succulent plant.

How to Get Rid of Voles

6.24.2021 - Use safe and effective methods to control these pests.

Growing Gaillardia

6.17.2021 - For months of sizzling color, add blanket flower to your landscape.

Drought-Tolerant Plants

6.10.2021 - Reduce your water use by choosing waterwise plants for your landscape.

14 Summer Vegetables

6.3.2021 - Maximize your harvest by taking advantage of warm summer days.

Native Plants

5.27.2021 - How & why to grow a native plant garden that benefits the environment.

Growing Roses in Pots

5.20.2021 - Tips for planting, growing, and caring for a patio-friendly rose garden.

A Garden to Explore

5.13.2021 - An artfully designed composition creates an orchestration of color and texture.

Growing Itea

5.6.2021 - Virginia sweetspire is the perfect flowering shrub for tough conditions.

Treat Black Spot on Roses

4.29.2021 - Learn how to prevent, manage, and treat black spot disease.

Growing Calathea Plants

4.22.2021 - Brighten indoor spaces with colorful prayer plants.

Container Plants for Shade

4.15.2021 - Liven up dark corners of your garden with these tips and plants that thrive in shade.

25 Butterfly Garden Plants

4.8.2021 - Attract butterflies to your yard with these nutrient-rich plants and flowers.

Potting Soil 101

4.1.2021 - Container growing success lies in your soil.

Container Plants for Sun

3.25.2021 - Up your outdoor plant container game with these tried-and-true varieties.

Growing Vegetables in Pots

3.18.2021 - Grow your own fresh food, even in the limited space of a patio or balcony...

21 Best Indoor Plants

3.11.2021 - Choose the right type of indoor plant for your home or office...

Build a Raised Bed Garden

3.4.2021 - How to lay out and build raised beds for growing delicious vegetables at home...

Mock Orange

2.25.2021 - Prized for their fragrance, these old-fashioned shrubs are better than ever...

Companion Planting

2.18.2021 - Increase your gardening success by helping plants help each other...

Hellebores

2.11.2021 - A winter champion, luscious hybrid hellebores are some of the first to bloom...

How to Start a Vegetable Garden

2.4.2021 - Start growing your own food with these 6 basic steps...

Flowers for Bees

1.28.2021 - Bees help your garden, so treat them well by growing these bee-friendly plants...

Expert Design Advice

1.21.2021 - Four different designers share what they learned while creating their own gardens...

Growing Witch Hazel

1.14.2021 - Learn to grow & care for this hardy plant with fragrant winter blooms...

Garden Planning in Winter

1.7.2021 - Ideas and insights on what to do now for a better garden this spring and summer...

New Year's Resolutions

12.31.2020 - Over 30 inspiring ways to kick off your gardening year...

Rhododendrons & Azaleas

12.24.2020 - Learn how to plant, prune and care for rhododendron and azalea plants...

Winter Plant Picks

12.17.2020 - Discover plants for adding color and texture to your winter garden...

DIY Terrarium Tips

12.10.2020 - Learn how to make a terrarium, the best plants, care, maintenance, and more...

How to Grow & Care for Holly

12.3.2020 - Enjoy Christmas cheer all year long with these favorite shrubs...

Growing & Caring for Hawthorn Trees

11.12.2020 - Multi-seasonal appeal and reliability are hallmarks of this common landscape plant...

Magical Moon Gardens

10.29.2020 - Extend your time outdoors with a nighttime white garden oasis...

Bold Color with Beautyberry

10.22.2020 - Callicarpa steals the show with vibrant purple berries in fall...

Fall Porch Ideas

10.15.2020 - Usher in the crisp days of autumn with these creative fall front porch ideas...

Crabapple Trees

10.8.2020 - Spring flowers and fall fruit make crabapple trees an attractive garden addition...

Guide to Growing Jade Plant

10.1.2020 - Bring good luck and style into your home with these popular succulents...

Favorite Fall Planter Ideas

9.24.2020 - 21 tips for creative container gardens that say "autumn"...

Zen Garden Design

9.17.2020 - Create your own peaceful space for quiet contemplation...

Control Spider Mites

9.10.2020 - Keep your garden healthy by eradicating these tiny, common pests safely...

21 Blue Flowering Plants

9.3.2020 - Turn your garden from blasé to blue-tiful with easy-to-grow perennials, annuals, and shrubs...

Rock Garden Design

8.27.2020 - Enhance your landscape with this low-maintenance solution...

Our Favorite Ground Covers

8.20.2020 - 14 easy-care plants that solve a multitude of problems in shade or sun...

Small Backyard Makeover

8.13.2020 - A tiny backyard is transformed into a functional, family-friendly retreat...

Summer Flowers A-Z

8.6.2020 - Add these flowers to your landscape for blooms all summer...

Starting an Herb Garden

7.30.2020 - Spice up your landscape—and kitchen—with these easy-care edible plants...

Top 20 Purple Flowers

7.23.2020 - Brighten your garden with these 20 purple annual & perennial flowers...

Summer Watering

7.16.2020 - 13 tips to help you water your summer garden properly...

How to Grow Angelonia

7.9.2020 - Prolific blooms of this delightful annual sizzle in the heat of summer...

Celebrate Summer Light

7.2.2020 - 9 tips for a summer show with perennials, grasses, and mounding shrubs...

Growing Beautiful Baptisia

6.25.2020 - Stunning flowers, lush foliage, and easy-care—learn how to grow false indigo...

Stunning Summer Combos

6.18.2020 - Summer container designs with architecture, color, and texture...

20 Amazing Annuals for Sun

6.11.2020 - Selections for full-sun containers, beds, borders, baskets, and window boxes...

Get Rid of Aphids

6.4.2020 - Aphid control methods and solutions that are safe for your garden and family...

19 Annual Shade Plants

5.28.2020 - Choose the best flowering or foliage annuals for your shade garden...

Fertilizer 101

5.21.2020 - Compare fertilizers, learn when and how to feed your plants for a healthier garden...

24 Plants for Hummingbirds

5.14.2020 - Invite hummingbirds to your garden with these shrubs, perennials and annuals...

Online Gardening Classes

5.7.2020 - Find online gardening courses to help you get the most out of your garden...

Growing Shrub Roses

4.30.2020 - Add carefree landscape roses to your garden for effortless color...

Composting 101

4.16.2020 - Learn about composting: the benefits, what to include, and the right balance...

21 Low-Maintenance Plants

4.9.2020 - Our favorite low-maintenance shrubs, perennials, annuals, and groundcovers...

How to Fertilize Roses

4.2.2020 - Learn how fertilizer can help you get the most out of your roses...

Growing Colorful Caladiums

3.26.2020 - Bring drama to your summer garden, indoors or out...

Annuals vs. Perennials

3.19.2020 - A look at both, and how they each play important roles in the garden...

Growing African Daisy Plants

3.12.2020 - Rev up your summer garden with this exotic annual...

How to Grow Forsythia

3.5.2020 - Add this reliable spring favorite to your garden for early spring color...

Preparing Garden Soil

2.27.2020 - Flourishing gardens begin at the roots. Get the ground rules for preparing soil...

Fiddle-Leaf Fig Care

2.20.2020 - Keep your fiddle-leaf fig tree happy and healthy with a little TLC...

Top 20 Gardens to Visit

2.13.2020 - Discover some of the best U.S. botanical and public gardens from coast to coast...

Valentine's Day Gift Guide

2.6.2020 - Find thoughtful gifts for your garden-loving Valentine...

Top Design Advice

1.23.2020 - Four designers in four climates offer lessons learned from their own gardens...

Growing Juniper Plants

1.16.2020 - Add year-round color and interest to your landscape with this versatile evergreen...

Philodendrons

1.9.2020 - An introduction to some of our favorites to bring a touch of the tropics indoors...

2020 Gardening Resolutions

1.2.2020 - Over 30 inspiring ways to kick off your gardening year...

Winter Gardening Tips

12.19.2019 - Ideas for winterizing your garden and creating four-season interest...

Guide to Growing Holly

12.12.2019 - Enjoy Christmas cheer all year long with these favorite shrubs...

Growing Beautiful Amaryllis

12.5.2019 - Brighten up the holiday season—and beyond—with this winter-blooming bulb...

2019 Holiday Gift Guide

11.21.2019 - Gifts for the gardeners in your life (or maybe for yourself)...

Growing Snake Plant

11.14.2019 - One of the best houseplants for beginners is making a comeback...

Holiday Decorating Ideas

11.7.2019 - Christmas decorations for indoors and out that will add a festive feeling...

Poisonous Plants for Pets

10.31.2019 - Keep your pets safe by making sure plants in your home and garden won't harm them...

Espaliers in the Garden

10.24.2019 - Get recommendations for trees that work great as espaliers, plus training tips...

Favorite Fall Planters

10.17.2019 - 21 tips for creative container gardens that say "autumn"...

Beautiful Beautyberry

10.10.2019 - Callicarpa steals the show with vibrant purple berries...

Fall Front Porch Ideas

10.3.2019 - Usher in the crisp days of autumn with these creative fall front porch ideas...

Shade Plants

9.26.2019 - Choose the right shade perennials, annuals, flowers, shrubs, and trees...

Garden-Worthy Goldenrods

9.19.2019 - Glorious golden perennials that add brilliant color to the late-season garden...

Top 10 DIY Terrarium Tips

9.12.2019 - Learn how to make a terrarium, best plants, care, maintenance, and more...

Shasta Daisy

9.5.2019 - Learn more about how to grow this classic garden flower...

Desert Garden Ideas

8.29.2019 - See how to blend colorful man-made elements with native plants...

Speedwell: Growing Veronica

8.22.2019 - This long-lived perennial makes a valuable addition to any landscape...

12 Essential Garden Tools

8.15.2019 - Basic tools that every gardener—beginner or advanced—needs in their shed...

Sweet Potato Vine

8.8.2019 - Add and exotic touch to your garden with these easy, quick-growing annuals...

Create a Garden the Celebrates Summer Light

8.1.2019 - 9 tips to help you put on a summer show with perennials, grasses, and mounding shrubs...

Rabbits in Your Garden?

7.25.2019 - All natural ways to keep these cute critters from devouring your garden...

Outdoor Living Spaces

7.18.2019 - 12 tips for creating an outdoor living area you'll love...

Coral Bells

7.11.2019 - Bring year-round color to shade gardens with these ornamental perennials...

Summer Garden Party

7.4.2019 - Celebrate summer in the garden with family and friends with these tips and ideas...

Crape Myrtle

6.27.2019 - Add showy summer blooms, colorful fall foliage, and attractive bark in winter and spring with crape myrtle...

5 Stunning Summer Combos

6.20.2019 - Summer container designs that combine architectural presence, sultry colors, and abundant textures...

Growing Bee Balm

6.13.2019 - Bring color and wildlife into your yard with the reliable favorite...

Japanese Beetles

6.6.2019 - Learn natural ways to deal with Japanese beetles in your garden...

Shrubs 101

5.30.2019 - A guide to growing gorgeous shrubs in your garden...

Natural Ways to Get Rid of Aphids

5.23.2019 - Eliminate aphids from your plants and garden naturally and safely...

Hydrangeas

5.16.2019 - Learn about growing hydrangeas, including pruning, design tips, and how soil plays a role in their color...

How to Get Rid of Powdery Mildew

5.9.2019 - Learn how to treat and prevent powdery mildew and what plants are more susceptible...

Verbena

5.2.2019 - Vamp up your garden with vibrant verbena. Learn how to grow and care for this sun-loving annual...

Create a Garden That Feels Like Art

4.25.2019 - Tips for creating gardens that will make you feel like you're in a gorgeous piece of artwork...

Calibrachoa

4.18.2019 - How to grow and care for Calibrachoa, including Superbells® and Million Bells®...

Spring Ideas & Activities

4.11.2019 - Inspiration to get outside and savor the beauty of the season...

Rediscover Petunias

3.28.2019 - How to grow gorgeous petunia flowers for your garden beds or containers...

DIY Garden Ideas

3.21.2019 - 12 easy, yet rewarding, do-it-yourself garden projects to try this year...

Annuals

3.14.2019 - How to use annual flowers and plants to add personality to your garden...

Growing Snowdrops

2.28.2019 - Snowdrops poking through the snowy ground are a sure sign spring is near...

Lessons from Public Gardens

2.21.2019 - Get practical ideas and inspiration you can use in your own garden...

Hellebore Flowers

2.14.2019 - Discover these beautiful late-winter blooms that start putting on a show as early as February...

Design Advice for Your Garden

2.7.2019 - Get ideas and guidance from those who have been designing gardens for years...

Winter To-Dos for Warm Climates

1.31.2019 - Tips to keep your garden looking good through winter...

Valentine's Day Gifts

1.24.2019 - Find a thoughful gift for your sweetie from our curated collection...

Winter To-Dos for cold Climates

1.17.2019 - Discover how to care for your garden over winter and get ready for spring...

Keep Gophers Out

1.10.2019 - Make 2019 the year you get a handle on your gopher problem...

New Year's Resolutions

1.3.2019 - Discover 30 inspiring ways to kick off your gardening year...

Christmas Cactus Advice

12.20.2018 - Learn how to get beautiful blooms at just the right time...

Holiday Centerpieces

11.30.2018 - Get step-by-step instructions for creating five gorgeous holiday floral arrangements...

Colorful Berries

11.16.2018 - For year-round interest, look to trees and shrubs with showy fruit...

Light Up Your Landscape

11.9.2018 - Create a safe and appealing atmosphere after dark with these garden lighting ideas...

Holiday Gift Guide

11.2.2018 - Find the perfect gift with our curated list of planters, stocking stuffers, books & tools...

Holiday Decorating Ideas

10.26.2018 - Discover 12 Christmas decorations for indoors and out that will add to the festive feel...

How to Keep Squirrels Out

10.19.2018 - Get rid of squirrels without using dangerous squirrel poison or bait...

Beautiful Boxwood

10.12.2018 - Learn how to plant, grow and care for these versatile evergreen shrubs...

Fall Gardening Tips

10.5.2018 - Get ideas for extending the season and preparing your garden for spring...

Growing Viburnum Shrubs

9.28.2018 - Discover an attractive garden shrub that provides interest in every season...

Irrigation 101

9.21.2018 - Discover which type of irrigation system is best for watering your garden...

Growing Aloes

9.14.2018 - Learn about growing and caring for aloe plants, including how often to water...

Bulbs 101

9.7.2018 - Learn how to properly buy, plant, grow and care for flower bulbs...

Aster Flowers

8.31.2018 - Bring perennial fall color to your garden with these late-bloomers...

Great Dixter

8.24.2018 - How England's idea-filled garden juxtaposes formal structure and wild plantings...

Deer-Resistant Plants

8.17.2018 - Grow these attractive, easy-care plants that don't please a deer's palate...

Growing Sedum Plants

8.10.2018 - Bring color and interest to your garden during the transition from summer to fall...

15 Fall Veggie Picks

8.3.2018 - The growing season’s not over—try these varieties for a fall harvest...

Desert Garden Ideas

7.27.2018 - How to blend colorful elements with native plants to reflect the beauty of the desert...

Black-Eyed Susans

7.20.2018 - Bring nonstop color to your late-summer garden with these prolific flowers...

Perennials for Pollinators

7.13.2018 - Turn a patch of your garden into a banquet for beneficial insects with these plants...

Hamptons Haven

7.6.2018 - See how a bountiful, four-season garden breathes new life into an old farmstead...

Growing Crape Myrtles

6.29.2018 - Add a punch of late-summer and fall color with showy crape myrtle trees...

Placing Art in the Garden

6.22.2018 - Discover 5 guidelines to consider when adding sculpture to the garden...

Growing Rose of Sharon

6.15.2018 - Bring the tropics to your garden with these hardy hibiscus varieties...

Small Veggie Gardens

6.8.2018 - Get practical tips for increasing your bounty in a small space...

Growing Butterfly Bush

6.1.2018 - Learn how to plant, and care for non-invasive Buddleia varieties in your garden...

Winery Estate Garden

5.25.2018 - See how this property was transformed into a garden for strolling, entertaining, and more...

Grow Heavenly Honeysuckle

5.18.2018 - Bring breathtaking beauty to your garden with a non-invasive honeysuckle plant...

Containers for Shade

5.11.2018 - Find inspiration for livening up shady areas with these container combinations...

Grow Beautiful Bougainvillea

5.4.2018 - Enjoy a dazzling color show in warm climates with these vigorous growers...

Starting a Flower Garden

4.27.2018 - Learn how to start a flower garden with advice from top pros on soil, color, and cutting...

Growing Rhododendrons

4.19.2018 - Learn how to plant, prune and care for rhododendron and azalea plants...

Growing Wisteria

4.12.2018 - Get tips for cultivating all wisteria has to offer while taming its aggressive growth habits...

Gardening for Wildlife

4.05.2018 - Discover 10 easy ways to turn your garden into a wildlife sanctuary...

Eco Garden

3.29.2018 - See how this Portland garden connects people with the Earth...

Gladiolus Flowers

3.22.2018 - Plant gorgeous gladiolus now for spectacular cut flowers all summer long...

Flowering Cherry Trees

3.15.2018 - Grow ornamental cherry trees for an explosion of showy flowers in the spring...

Spring Vegetables

3.8.2018 - Get a headstart on your spring garden with these 16 cool-season vegetables...

Spring Gardening Tips

3.1.2018 - Get advice for waking up your garden for the new growing season...

Hyacinth Flowers

2.22.2018 - Bring vibrant color and delightful fragrance into your garden with hyacinth flowers...

Birch Trees

2.15.2018 - Learn how to plant, care for and use birch trees in the garden...

Winter Design

2.8.2018 - Learn how to create the perfect winter-interest garden with these expert tips...

Growing Camellias

2.1.2018 - Learn how to grow the dependable stars of mild winter gardens...

Innovative Caribbean Garden

1.25.2018 - Take a virtual tour of Golden Rock Inn's colorful, textural and bravely unruly gardens...

Growing Snowdrops

1.18.2018 - Learn how to plant snowdrop bulbs and care for them as they grow...

Valentine's Day Gift Guide

1.11.2018 - Find a romantic gift for your gardening sweetie with these unique ideas...

Best Indoor Plants

1.04.2018 - Fill every room of your home with greenery with these versatile, easy-care houseplants...

Winter Plant Picks

12.21.2017 - Discover Adrian Bloom’s favorite plants for adding color and texture to winter gardens...

Types of Succulents

12.14.2017 - From agaves to kalanchoe, discover the best succulents for your garden...

Winter Gardening Tips

12.07.2017 - Get ideas for winterizing your garden and creating four season interest...

Growing Arborvitaes

11.30.2017 - Discover the ways you can use arborvitaes in formal and informal gardens...

Evergreen Shrubs

11.16.2017 - Bring life to your landscape with these 10 shrubs that provide all-season interest...

Using Corten Steel

11.9.2017 - Discover why garden designers are crazy about corten steel...

Holiday Gift Guide

11.2.2017 - Looking for the perfect gardening gift? Here are books, pottery, tools and more we love...

Let There Be Night

10.26.2017 - Transform your garden with cutting-edge lighting techniques and technology...

Plants with Berries

10.19.2017 - Discover the best berry-bearing trees and shrubs for year-round color...

Planting Daffodils

10.12.2017 - Learn how to successfully grow daffodils, including tips for fall planting...

The Art of Autumn

10.5.2017 - See a garden that kicks into high gear just as the growing season winds down...

Fall Gardening Tips

9.28.2017 - Learn ways to extend the season and prepare your garden for next spring...

Growing Mums

9.21.2017 - Learn the basics of caring for this colorful fall bloomer and discover 13 unique varieties...

Grasses in Containers

9.14.2017 - Discover why tough ornamental grasses are perfect for containers...

Fall Planting

9.7.2017 - Get a jumpstart on spring by putting these plants in the ground now...

Great Outdoor Fireplaces

8.31.2017 - Discover how to make the most of fall evenings in the garden with a cozy fireplace...

Asters for Fall Color

8.24.2017 - Learn how to grow and care for asters in your garden and see pictures of 16 popular varieties...

Focus on Containers

8.17.2017 - Create stunning focal points with containers that lend continuity throughout the seasons...

Espaliers in the Garden

8.10.2017 - Get tips for training fruit-bearing and ornamental trees as espaliers...

Deer-Resistant Plants

8.3.2017 - Replace your plants with these 20 attractive and deer-proof alternatives...

Garden Soil 101

7.27.2017 - Learn how to prepare your soil before you begin planting this fall...

Eco-Friendly Garden

7.20.2017 - See how a Santa Fe garden honors the native landscape and makes the most of rainwater...

How to Prune

7.13.2017 - Learn how to make your plants healthier and more productive with these four techniques...

Art in the Garden

7.6.2017 - Discover 5 rules to consider when adding art to your garden...

Pacific Northwest Plants

6.29.2017 - Discover an Oregon design-build firm's favorite plants for a natural-looking garden...

Pruning Hydrangeas

6.22.2017 - Learn when and how to prune your hydrangea plants for best bloom results...

Bee Friendly Gardens

6.15.2017 - Discover how to help save the bees by growing bee friendly plants in your garden...

Calla Lily Care

6.8.2017 - Learn to care for calla lilies, get growing advice & tips for using them in your garden...

Planting Succulents

6.1.2017 - Learn the do's and don’ts of planting and growing succulents successfully...

Starting a Flower Garden

5.25.2017 - Follow these beginner guidelines to get your flower garden off to a great start...

Best Evergreen Shrubs

5.18.2017 - Bring life to your landscape with these 10 shrubs that keep their leaves all year...

Portland Eco Garden

5.11.2017 - Take a virtual tour of a Pacific Northwest garden that connects people with the earth...

How to Grow Tomatoes

5.4.2017 - Get expert tips for growing epic tomatoes, with superior color and flavor, at home...

Rose Care for Beginners

4.27.2017 - Discover ten essential steps for growing beautiful roses in your garden year after year...

Small Vegetable Gardens

4.20.2017 - Get practical tips for increasing your bounty in spaces where every square inch matters...

Growing Gorgeous Lavender

4.13.2017 - Learn the fundamentals of growing this fragrant, easy-care herb in your own garden...

Growing Elephant Ears

4.6.2017 - Learn how to grow and care for elephant ears, plus discover 7 great varieties...

Succulent Containers

3.30.2017 - Get insights on how to use succulents to create distinctive container gardens...

Raised Bed Gardens

3.23.2017 - Learn how to design and build raised beds for growing delicious vegetables at home...

Plants for a Small Garden

3.16.2017 - Discover 10 small garden plants that won’t outgrow their site...

Desert Garden Ideas

3.9.2017 - Get tips for blending colorful elements with native plants to reflect the desert's beauty…

Flowering Cherry Trees

3.2.2017 - Learn about growing ornamental cherries, including varieties to try in your garden…

Cottage Garden Ideas

2.23.2017 - Discover 7 steps for creating a cottage garden filled with a profusion of flowers…

All-Star Spring Flowers

2.16.2017 - Discover 18 of the best flowering bulbs and perennials for early- to late-spring color…

Landscape Design Tips

2.9.2017 - Get 8 tricks for creating an enticing garden from designer and author Jan Johnsen…

Flowering Shrubs

2.2.2017 - From the winter blooming camellia to the summer superstar hydrangea, discover the best flowering shrubs for your garden…

English Garden Design

1.26.2017 - Discover stunning gardens and get ideas for your own English-inspired landscape…

Winter Jewel Box

1.19.2017 - See how a Portland gardener turned her problematic garden into a winter jewel box…

Growing Camellias

1.12.2017 - Discover what makes these flowers the stars of many winter and early spring gardens…

Witch Hazel

1.05.2017 - Learn about a plant that bursts into bloom while others lie dormant…

Glowing Winter Garden

12.22.2016 - Discover what makes this California garden glow during the winter months…

Winter Gardening Tips

12.15.2016 - Get ideas for winterizing your garden and keeping busy while dreaming of spring…

Holiday Centerpieces

12.08.2016 - Get step-by-step instructions for creating floral arrangements for your holiday table…

Colorful Poinsettias

12.01.2016 - Poinsettias burst forth with dazzling color just as the world outside turns gray and cold…

Guide to Conifers

11.24.2016 - Learn how evergreens can be used to create a beautiful four-season garden...

Designing with Fire

11.17.2016 - See how designers artfully incorporate fire into landscapes to create relaxing retreats...

Remembrance Poppy

11.10.2016 - Learn the history behind why poppies are used as a symbol of the sacrifice of veterans...

Growing Amaryllis

11.03.2016 - Get tips for growing amaryllis so you can enjoy their beautiful blooms in your home...

5 Strange Plants

10.27.2016 - From the authors of Bizarre Botanicals, here are some creepy plants to try for Halloween...

Japanese Maple Care

10.20.2016 - From watering to pruning, get expert tips for caring for your Japanese maple trees...

Deer-Proof Bulbs

10.13.2016 - Keep Bambi at bay with these deer-resistant bulbs, including daffodils, alliums and more...

Trees for Fall Color

10.06.2016 - Add these beautiful native trees to your garden and watch as they signal the seasonal shift...

Fall Plant Picks

09.29.2016 - Dan Hinkley’s alluring plant selections for the fall garden offer up thrilling displays...

Fall Gardening Tips

09.22.2016 - Get ideas for extending the season and preparing your garden for next spring...

Tulip Planting Guide

09.15.2016 - Learn the do's and don’ts of planting tulips and get ideas for incorporating them into your garden...

Flowering Plants for Fall

09.13.2016 - Discover 10 show-stoppers that provide extended interest in the garden...

Seed Saving Tips

09.08.2016 - Looking to try your hand at seed saving? Take note of these considerations...

Grasses as Container Plants

09.06.2016 - See how grasses can add texture, color and toughness to your container plantings...

Preserving Your Harvest

09.01.2016 - Learn no-canning tips for preserving beans, herbs, leafy greens, onions, and garlic...

LongHouse Reserve

08.30.2016 - Jack Lenor Larsen brings an eclectic sensibility to his garden in the Hamptons...

How to Grow Dahlias

08.25.2016 - See a beautiful dahlia garden in bloom and get ideas for displaying them in vases...

Jefferson's Monticello

08.23.2016 - See how a legendary and bountiful garden has been restored over the last 35 years...

Drought Survival Tips

08.18.2016 - Discover drought-tolerant gardening ideas to help your garden survive a dry summer...

Joe Pye Weed

08.16.2016 - Grow these native wildflowers to attract butterflies and extend your bloom season...

The Great Great Dixter

08.11.2016 - England's idea-filled garden juxtaposes formal structure and wild plantings...

Heirloom Vegetable Garden

08.09.2016 - See how an organic kitchen garden nourishes body, soul and the local community...

Beautiful Foliage Plants

08.04.2016 - Discover foliage plants, the hardworking chorus line of a well-designed garden...

Subtropical Modernism

08.02.2016 - Discover how colorful walls & sculptural plants are used to create lively landscapes...

Agaves in the Garden

07.28.2016 - Discover if an agave is the right plant for your garden and learn how to grow them...

Bocce Courts

07.26.2016 - Here's the scoop about how to incorporate a bocce court into your own garden...

12 Summer Flowers

07.21.2016 - Discover a dozen colorful plants that will carry your garden through summer...

A Luxe Look for Less

07.19.2016 - Get five budget-friendly ideas for creating the garden of your dreams...

Coleus Care Tips

07.14.2016 - Get tips for growing coleus in your garden and discover 7 colorful varieties to try...

How to Mulch

07.12.2016 - Learn about good, bad and ugly types of mulch, plus get mulching tips...

Design Ideas for Trees

07.07.2016 - Discover how to make the most of new and old trees alike with these great ideas...

Stacked Stone Garden Sphere

07.05.2016 - “A ball of living energy, made from multiple colors of stone swirling about,” is how Devin Devine describes his latest garden art creation...

Mediterranean Plants

06.30.2016 - Discover 12 sun-loving, easy-care landscaping plants for your garden...

Hamptons Haven

06.28.2016 - An ugly frame does grave injustice to a work of art. And an overgrown, unwelcoming garden is no fitting frame for a home, especially one with the character of...

Disney's Horticultural Magic

06.23.2016 - See behind-the-scenes photos from our horticultural tour of Disneyland...

Summer Garden Tips

06.21.2016 - Refresh your summertime garden with these chores and design ideas...

The Best Flowering Trees

06.16.2016 - Discover 12 trees that offer show-stopping color and reliable performance...

How to Plant Roses

06.14.2016 - Learn how to plant bare root climbing roses and potted shrub roses...

Colorful Coneflowers

06.09.2016 - Discover 14 coneflower varieties for vibrant summer borders and bouquets...

Plants for a Butterfly Garden

06.07.2016 - Spectacular plant combinations for attracting butterflies and more to your garden...

Flowering Vines

06.02.2016 - Take a close-up look at 21 vines that can fill a garden with stunning and prolific blooms...

Growing Colorful Calla Lilies

05.31.2016 - Discover 9 jewel-colored calla lilies and get tips for growing them in your own garden...

Planting Ideas for Your Garden

05.26.2016 - Get tips for selecting plants that captivate both people and pollinators...

Agapanthus Varieties & Care

05.24.2016 - Discover the best types of agapanthus to grow, plus how to keep them looking great...

Rooftop Garden Guide

05.19.2016 - Get answers to common rooftop garden questions from NYC designer Amber Freda...

Plants for Small Gardens

05.17.2016 - Get recommendations for small garden plants that won’t outgrow their site...

Growing & Caring for Trilliums

05.12.2016 - Discover the elegance and quaint charm of these beloved American wildflowers...

A Desert-Adapted Landscape

05.10.2016 - See how this desert landscape focuses on surrounding views and sculptural plants...

Grow Lilies in Your Garden

05.05.2016 - Discover one of the most beloved bulbs for high drama and romance all summer long...

Residential Retreat in Austin

05.03.2016 - Tour this half-acre landscape where Christy Ten Eyck created a spot for residents and wildlife to enjoy...

Growing Elephant Ears

04.26.2016 - Elephant ears bring to mind lush, tropical forests, adding drama to both gardens and containers...

A Sustainable Strolling Garden

04.21.2016 - Tour Rick Darke and Melinda Zoehrer’s 1.5-acre sustainable property in Landenberg, Pennsylvania...

Explore Europe’s Greatest Gardens

04.19.2016 - Immerse yourself in the culture, history, and traditions of another country through their iconic gardens...

Creating a Container Planting

04.14.2016 - Bring fresh style to your garden with these how to tips for using planters as design features...

8 Landscape Design Tips

04.12.2016 - Enhance your garden with these useful design tips, tricks and techniques from designer Jan Johnsen...

Outdoor Entertaining Tips

04.07.2016 - Get five tips from a pro for making guests feel comfortable when entertaining in your garden...

Tropical Garden Makeover

04.05.2016 - An overgrown garden in Portland is simplified and tidied, resulting in a comfortable and calm retreat...

Spring Blooming Bulbs

03.31.2016 - Planted in the fall, these 18 stunning and offbeat bulbs offer brilliant blooms come spring...

11 Spring Gardening Ideas

03.29.2016 - Bring on spring and enjoy your garden anew with these creative ideas from our favorite designers, authors, and retailers...

Spring Wildflowers

03.24.2016 - Discover 9 wildflowers that brave the risk of late frost to carpet the woodland floor...

Succulent Care Essentials

03.22.2016 - Debra Lee Baldwin shares six secrets for growing succulents successfully in your own garden...

The Shamrock

03.17.2016 - Learn the story of a plant that has evolved into an icon, one that festoons St. Patrick's Day festivities...

Creating Night Garden Drama

03.15.2016 - C.L. Fornari shares plant suggestions and lighting tips for creating a cocktail-hour garden...

Felled Tree Inspires Sculpture

03.10.2016 - When strong winds blew the top off an ancient maple, Pat Webster created a work of art around its trunk...

Create the Illusion of Water

03.08.2016 - Pam Penick shares how to use grasses, trees, groundcovers and more to evoke water in a dry garden...

5 Favorites from the New Issue

03.03.2016 - From a Mediterranean-style garden to mismatched bud vases, this issue is packed with vibrant color...

Online Perennial Course

03.01.2016 - MyGardenSchool teams up with Noel Kingsbury for a course about using perennials as garden plants...

Hummingbird Container Recipe

02.25.2016 - A recipe for an easy five-plant container garden that provides a smorgasbord of nectar-rich flowers...

Terraced Urban Sanctuary

02.23.2016 - A small property in need of an identity gets personalized outdoor rooms that delight the senses...

Creating a Shade Garden

02.18.2016 - See how a former eyesore was transformed into a shady retreat complete with colorful woodland plants...

Amazing Air Plants

02.16.2016 - Needing no soil, air plants, or tillandsias, come in a variety of fantastic shapes and colors...

Romantic English Gardens

02.11.2016 - Isabel and Julian Bannerman are known for recreating the romance of the classic English garden...

Simplicity & Structure Rule

02.09.2016 - See how a tiny, narrow lot in Eugene, Oregon became a pocket-size garden full of treasures...

17 Hellebore Flowers

02.04.2016 - Among the earliest and most exquisite flowers in the spring garden, hellebores are an indispensable plant...

A Luxe Look for Less

01.28.2016 - Get five budget-friendly ideas for creating the garden of your dreams without spending a small fortune...

How to Force Branches

01.26.2016 - Learn how to trick the branches of flowering trees and shrubs into blooming early in just four easy steps...

Winter Garden in California

01.21.2016 - See how evergreens, grasses, fruit-bearing plants and more unite to create a winter garden that glows...

Transforming a Small Garden

01.19.2016 - Discover 7 simple steps for making the most of limited space from this backyard in Georgetown...

Tropical Gardens Reinvented

01.14.2016 - In Sri Lanka, the Bawa brothers created wonderfully idiosyncratic gardens that have become their legacies...

13 Plants for a Modern Garden

01.12.2016 - Statuesque and carefree, these bold plants will make your midcentury garden more stylish than ever...

English Gardens

01.07.2016 - Discover why English gardens still rule and get ideas for creating your own English-inspired landscape...

Witch Hazel Brings Hope

01.05.2016 - While most plants lie dormant, the slender branches of witch hazel burst into bloom with ribbon-like petals...

Our Guide to Conifers

12.22.2015 - Learn how evergreen trees can be used to create a beautiful backbone for a four-season garden...

Holiday Centerpiece Guide

12.17.2015 - Get step-by-step instructions for creating five gorgeous floral arrangements for your holiday table...

Colorful Poinsettia Plants That Pop

12.15.2015 - Sparked by shortening days, poinsettias burst forth with dazzling color just as the world outside turns gray and cold...

Well-Designed Rain Gardens

12.08.2015 - Call it a bio-infiltration basin or, more romantically, a rain garden. Either way, it’s a shallow planted depression designed to hold water until it soaks into the soil...

Capturing a Garden’s Essence at Dawn

12.03.2015 - A look at our favorite images from Stacy Bass’ Gardens at First Light, including some of the most beautiful private gardens in the country...

8 Gardening Books on Our Wish List

12.01.2015 - From documentaries to inspiring photographic tours, browse our editors’ top picks for books with timeless advice and endless garden design inspiration...

A Caribbean Hotel with an Innovative Garden

11.24.2015 - On the Caribbean island of Nevis, the diverse styles of artists Helen and Brice Marden and landscape architect Raymond Jungles yield a singular vision...

Holiday Gift Guide 2015

11.19.2015 - Find a thoughtful gift for your friend or loved one with our curated collection...

Plants of The Hunger Games

11.17.2015 - In anticipation of Mockingjay, Part 2 opening in theaters this Friday, we pulled this article from our archives as a horticultural hat tip to Suzanne Collins and The Hunger Games trilogy...

Designing for Fireside Warmth

11.12.2015 - Now that it is past the autumnal equinox we begin to think of coziness and warmth as the days begin to get shorter and cooler. What better way to do that than to sit around the fire...

Chaumont-Sur-Loire International Garden Festival

11.10.2015 - Since 1992 Domaine de Chaumont-Sur-Loire, a historic French chateau, has hosted the International Garden Festival, a showcase of creative display gardens...

A Garden for Misfit Plants

11.05.2015 - Ever wonder where the leftover or unwanted plants of a design go to pasture? Many of these plants find their way to designer Anna Brooks' Michigan garden...

A Photographer Creates a ‘Picture-Perfect’ Garden

11.03.2015 - After years of photographing beautiful landscapes, photographer Dona Kopol Bonick decided to put her camera down and create her own frame-worthy garden...

Light Up Your Landscape

10.29.2015 - With the end of Daylight Savings Time arriving, now is a great time to consider the importance of lighting while planning out a landscape design...

Stylish Harvest Table Arrangements

10.27.2015 - Our friends at Studio Choo, Sullivan Owen, and Asrai Gardens share some great tips for a professional twist on your fall centerpieces and table decor...

How to Preserve Herbs

10.22.2015 - Gathering herbs at the end of the season is vital to keeping supplies available after the garden has gone quiet for the winter. To get the best of the garden...

Contemporary English Garden Reflects the Past

10.20.2015 - In Hertfordshire, England a designer plays with the juxtaposition of old and new to create a garden in harmony with its history and surroundings...

A Native Garden Designed for All Seasons

10.15.2015 - Keeping to the aesthetic of the tallgrass prairies, this garden looks great in all seasons and supports the surrounding wildlife as well...

From-the-Garden Wreaths for Holiday Decorating

10.13.2015 - With a touch of charm and a wild, from-the-garden aesthetic, we rounded up these garden-inspired wreaths that are perfect for your décor from Thanksgiving to Christmas...

Six Tulips to Plant Now

10.08.2015 - When the gray skies of winter loom in the distance, it’s time to get planting! Tuck in a quiet bed of bulbs and imagine a warm spring with brilliant blooms...

Seattle Garden Unites a Melting Pot of Styles

10.06.2015 - Described by visitors as “serene, peaceful, and relaxing,” Tatyana Searcy’s lush garden, located on a peninsula across the Puget Sound, belies its rocky beginnings...

Landscape Architecture Coast-to-Coast Presentation

10.01.2015 - Please join Garden Design magazine in NYC as landscape architect Edmund Hollander of New York and Landscape designer Richard Hartlage of Seattle share timeless principles...

Ideas for an Alluring Autumn Garden

09.29.2015 - Autumn is here and, in certain parts, the nights become cool and the sun throws a vivid spotlight on trees and shrubs as they change into their cloaks of color...

Fall for Succulents

09.24.2015 - Whether you’re planning a Thanksgiving feast or just getting in the autumn mood, we’ve found the season’s freshest ideas for decorating with ever-popular succulents...

Expert Plant Picks for Your Fall Garden

09.22.2015 - Dan Hinkley’s alluring plant selections for the fall garden offer up thrilling displays of purples, pinks, and reds as other plants and seed heads are turning brown...

Using Planters and Pathways to Lure the Eye

09.17.2015 - In residential gardening, one of the toughest challenges is what to do with those narrow, cramped side yards and how to make them attractive passageways...

Designing a Contemporary Garden with Warmth

09.15.2015 - Tips on designing a contemporary landscape that is suited to the welcoming indoor-outdoor lifestyle modern gardeners are trying to create...

A Modern Garden in Deer Country

09.10.2015 - Deer and gardening do not mix. The deer chomp on everything. But have heart! You can create a stylish landscape using deer-resistant plants...

Planters with Personality

09.08.2015 - Picking out plants for a container is only half the fun. Let the pot make as much of a statement as the plants! We’ve had our eye on some popular and unique containers...

The Power of a Garden Portal

09.03.2015 - A garden gate is a portal that signifies a transition into a new space and experience. Like Alice looking down the rabbit hole, a gate leads us from...

Going Beyond the Straight and Narrow

09.01.2015 - This terraced garden in Portland, Oregon, exemplifies how good landscape design can maximize the livability of even the smallest spaces...

The Bakwin Garden

08.25.2015 - Thanks to the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days Program, landscape designer and author Jan Johnsen peeks inside the 50 acre Bakwin Garden in New York’s Hudson Valley...

Symposium Demonstrates the Art of English Gardening

08.20.2015 - This two-day symposium in October features lectures from Fergus Garrett and Aaron Bertelson of Great Dixter in England...

Cutting Edge: 10 Gardening Tools the Experts Are Using

08.18.2015 - We did a little scouting and found the best gardening tools recommended by expert landscape designers, horticulturalists, and nurserymen...

Explore the Nature and Design of Living Landscapes

08.13.2015 - September 12 & 13, Hollister House Garden in Connecticut, and the Garden Conservancy will present their fifth study weekend...

The Path Less Taken

08.11.2015 - These homeowners hired the Los Angeles-based design firm Commune to transform their home and steep gardens into a series of...

8 Wooden Outdoor Stools & Side Tables

08.06.2015 - We’ve rounded up eight of our favorite drum-style furnishings that were inspired by one material: wood...

5 Dazzling Summer Bouquets

08.04.2015 - With bright colors and effortless beauty, summer blooms add a layer of joy to hot days. We talked to five floral designers about their current favorite...

6 Incredible Gardens to Visit at Night

07.30.2015 - Magic happens after dark when six botanic gardens light up the night with an amazing collection of illuminated displays. The gardens blend sculptural...

Restoring Balance

07.28.2015 - An award-winning landscape design by LaurelRock Company gives equal weight to aesthetics and the environment at this Connecticut home...

5 Surprising Must-Sees at The Huntington

07.23.2015 - The Botanical Gardens at The Huntington have been delighting visitors for generations. Some of the original landscapes have become iconic...

Container Gardens Made for the Shade

07.21.2015 - We all seem to have that dark corner of our garden or porch that looks uninviting, cold, and in major need of color. Janet Loughrey offers solutions for livening up that shady area...

Chanticleer's New Attractions for 2015

07.16.2015 - Home to more than 30 public gardens and historic landscapes, the Philadelphia region is a tourist mecca for avid gardeners. One garden not to be missed is Chanticleer...

See an Aerial View of the Magnificent Lake Como

07.14.2015 - A breathtaking video, taken by French photographer, filmmaker, and environmentalist Yann Arthus-Bertrand, shows the stunning landscapes...

Versatility of Espaliers

07.09.2015 - Espaliers in containers or planted along a brick wall provide interest and life to a barren visual space. Compared to ivy, the maintenance and price are...

Groundbreaking Food Gardens

07.07.2015 - For the design-oriented gardener, growing your own vegetables brings to mind a functional but dull row of neatly planted rectangular raised beds. While they...

Shade Garden Design Ideas

07.02.2015 - For some gardeners shade is a luxury, for others it is challenge. If you fall into the latter group, don’t give up. A thriving garden in the shade is possible...

7 Water-Wise Plants for Desert Regions

06.30.2015 - Jim Martinez has been creating water-wise gardens for more than 30 years. He shares seven of his favorite plants to grow in dry conditions...

Our Fourth of July Favorites

06.25.2015 - Here are our 10 favorite foods, flowers, and outdoor accessories for your 4th of July celebration...

I Love This Plant: Thermopsis

06.23.2015 - I love the pea family, from the edible to the ornamental. Ever since I started bush beans in a milk carton in Miss Goodwin’s first-grade class...

Italy Inspired: South Florida Landscape

06.18.2015 - Terry Rakolta has no trouble reeling off words to describe what she desired for her South Florida waterfront property, a wedge-shaped half-acre mostly...

Gardenista Considered Design Awards

06.16.2015 - Calling all amateur and professional designers, and home gardeners, here’s your chance to share your home garden and outdoor spaces. Hosted by Gardenista.com...

Tower Hill Announces New Garden Within Reach

06.11.2015 - Envisioned as a special spot where anyone can experience the joys and benefits of gardening, the new Garden Within Reach at Tower Hill Botanic Garden...

From Barren Rock to Lush Hillside Retreat

06.09.2015 - Nestled on the edge of a forest in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, the hillside property is a breathtaking landscape composed of rock outcroppings, grassy slopes, and...

I Love This Plant: Wilson Lemon

06.02.2015 - I’ll admit I’m not a huge fan of citrus as ornamental plants. Most can be big and gawky, some are wickedly thorny, and they must be schlepped in and out...

Take a Photographic Journey of Gardens After Dark

05.28.2015 - A seldom-seen botanical nightlife captured while the world slumbers is revealed in the Garden at Night Exhibit, running June 6 through August 30, 2015...

Explore Gardening in a Changing World

05.26.2015 - We are often so focused on tip-toeing through the tulips in our own backyards that we overlook what’s happening in the wondrous plant world outside our...

Fairchild’s Million Orchid Project

05.21.2015 - More than a century ago, South Florida was a natural orchid paradise, with masses of orchids blanketing every oak and mahogany tree. That all changed in the late 1800s...

Oaxaca's Ethnobotanical Garden

05.19.2015 - Discover the story behind Mexico's ethnobotanical garden in Oaxaca, one of the world’s most original public gardens, and a landscape of unexpected shapes and colors...

Enjoy a Visit to the Charming Succulent Café

05.14.2015 - There aren't many places where you can stop in for a cup of coffee and leave with a succulent plant. In fact, the charming little Succulent Café in Oceanside...

Small London Garden Calls Day and Night

05.12.2015 - Known as the “Garden Capital of the World,” London is renowned for its magnificent formal gardens, including the Kew Royal Botanic Gardens and the gardens at...

Overgrown Hillside Becomes a Wooded Wonderland

05.07.2015 - Some of the most delightful gardens are those that come together haphazardly, with no particular plan in mind. Instead, they are the result of hard work...

Visit Cricket Hill Garden

05.05.2015 - Join Cricket Hill Garden in Thomaston, Connecticut for their annual peony festival from May 10 to June 21, 2015. Cricket Hill, a six-acre display garden, was founded...

Atlanta Botanical Garden Aglow with Light

04.30.2015 - From this May through October, the Atlanta Botanical Garden will be aglow with hundreds of miles of fiber-optic lights as part of a stunning outdoor art exhibition...

Delightful Daffodils

04.28.2015 - With their starched petals, crisp trumpets, and dignified mien, daffodils have a military flair. But they’re also cheery team players...

Artist Takes Creative Approach to Garden Design

04.23.2015 - A ramshackle 80-year-old farmhouse surrounded by 6 acres of rampant weeds, brambles, and invasive Himalayan blackberries hardly describes...

I Love This Plant: Sharkskin Agave

04.21.2015 - During a trip to Puerto Escondido in Southern Mexico, I rediscovered the majestic agave, and ever since then they have occupied my conscious thoughts as well as sticking...

A Naturalistic Garden Welcomes Birds & Bees

04.16.2015 - A common mistake gardeners make is adorning their flower beds with plants that appeal to them visually with little thought given to their impact on the environment...

New Outdoor Furniture Collection Inspired by Nature

04.14.2015 - Beautiful gardens and landscapes are meant to be gazed upon and savored. To create a comfortable environment for those who love to watch their gardens grow...

2015 Tour Series Explores European Gardens

04.09.2015 - If you love wandering through beautiful gardens and have a passion for travel, then don’t miss an unforgettable series of tours that will show you some of the best...

Our Top 10 Favorite Pinterest Boards

12.30.2013 - Ring in the New Year with some great garden ideas from our top 10 favorite Pinterest boards. Be inspired by the beauty and usefulness of well-designed outdoor spaces from our own boards and others we love...

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