Garden Design

When people hear that I spend my free time gardening and my work days writing about gardening, they assume I must have the perfect garden. This couldn’t be further from …

I don’t know how many people would consider their yards as outdoor living rooms. But once I started thinking about my yard and garden in those terms, I experienced an …

The details of the hardscape can have a huge impact on the look and feel of your garden. Hardscaping elements – like pathways, patios, raised beds, retaining walls, fences, pergolas, …

Whether you want to block prying eyes or screen an unsightly view, these inexpensive ideas are sanctuary-inspired. Looking In or Looking Out Turn your backyard into a private retreat with …

An absolute essential for the better organized garden, plant markers set out in spring will save you so much head-scratching throughout the rest of the season. Garden markers are especially …

When planted strategically around the home, trees can become living, breathing privacy screens that will quickly add beauty and lushness to the landscape. Trees not only shield you from looky …