See how to use foliage and flowers to soften a wall, accent a lawn, or fringe a path. Herb border Combine thyme, oregano, English lavender, and sage for a gorgeous herb border. Once established, these ...

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Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

Starting on a new flower bed can be a bit intimidating, but successful results are guaranteed if you put a little time into it before you ever pick up your trowel. When you're planning a new bed -- ...

Garden design is an art, not any kind of exact science. The “best” design is the one that satisfies you. But there are certain guidelines that have been proven over the years to be more or less ...

Loved for its relaxed, informal and romantic style, prairie planting seeks to replicate the American prairies of the Midwest.

ORDER In Your Borders was the course I enrolled on to try and bring a bit of order to my borders. It was one of a variety of useful courses run by landscape garden designer Sally Hopkinson and ...