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Half-circle gardens add a tailored look to the landscape while still offering the perception… More
Designing your garden is the first step in turning your vision of a lush… More
...s no secret why roses are so often highlighted in gardens. As symbols of… More
...ng wild in a meadow are one of the most beautiful garden designs. The… More
...or large spaces. The key to designing either size garden is easy access. Being… More
Creating a memorial garden is the art of planting a garden in memory of… More
...n rely too heavily on visual cues when building a garden. While a pleasing… More
Desert style landscaping is becoming trendy throughout the United States, because it's considered more… More
Japanese garden style is known for subdued beauty and close attention to detail. Plant… More
The term "ground cover" wasn't one medieval gardeners were known use. Yet many of… More
...relaxing, meditative space, then try adding a Zen garden to your landscape. This Japanese-style… More
...y and function in many areas of the landscape and garden. Areas that contain… More
...ts with integrated lights are available from many garden supply stores, but they come… More
garden styles go in and out of vogue, but one style of garden that… More
...an alternative way to plant when you have limited gardening space. You can plant… More
...bor to provide a lush, vibrant focal point to the garden. Many styles of… More
...ines to medicinal or cooking qualities of an herb garden to the air-cleaning qualities… More
...rs have individual preferences on the best garden designs, flowers and landscape options for… More
...lace to be. Garden fountains come in many shapes, styles and price ranges. Some… More
When designing an herb garden, decide which herbs to grow, find a place to grow… More
The trick to designing a shade garden for plants is knowing which flowers need shade… More
Design a new landscape for a garden by considering certain factors, such as the amount… More
When designing a dream garden, be sure to consider factors like needing a dog area… More
When designing a container garden, consider the color, texture and form of each plant, combining… More
When designing a rock garden, use plants that are drought resistant and plant them in… More
Garden paths should be designed in a meandering fashion without using many straight lines or… More
Gardens can be designed for a townhouse by using several containers on a porch or… More
The easiest way to design a children's garden is to give them a 3-by-3-foot area… More
When designing a salad garden, it can be very easy to grow lettuce, spinach, tomatoes,… More
...y of options when designing a specialty vegetable garden, as an individual can decide between… More
The goal of an ornamental kitchen garden is to have beautiful color and to use… More
To become a garden designer, take horticultural classes to become more familiar with types of… More
When becoming a garden designer, credentials, such as horticultural classes, master gardening classes or any… More
...tio. Design a garden structure that fits with the style of the environment with help… More
Design an English herb garden by planting herbs that you use, researching which plants will… More
When designing a container vegetable garden, choose small vegetables that require little room to grow,… More
When making a Japanese-style garden, block off the area with a wall of bamboo, use… More
Learn how to choose an area for a garden of perennial plants and flowers in… More
...ips for choosing plants and flowers for your moon garden in this free gardening video. More
...he best spot for your tulips would be within your garden in this free educational… More
...o choose the right lily bulbs for your summertime garden in this free educational video… More
...how to design & plan a home or backyard vegetable garden in this free organic… More
Learn how to choose tomatoes for your vegetable garden in this free online video guide… More
Herb selection: Growing your own indoor herb garden - with outdoor planting techniques: Learn how… More
Learn tips on how to design your garden around a color scheme in this free… More
Learn gardening tips and advice on choosing the right plants for your garden from a… More
...t using native species for a unique flair in your garden from an expert in… More
Tips on making a garden wish list to make your dream garden in this free… More
Learn about use of color in garden design in this free gardening video. More
Choose the best site to plant your organic garden; learn how and get tips on… More
Learn about defining your gardening style and choosing the plants and flowers that fit your… More
Learn about defining your space when gardening from an expert in this free gardening video. More
... to go about choosing the best materials to build Garden Furniture? And how to get started on buidling it? I live in TX where the climate is humid a lot and even in the winter it is foggy and humid. We get random cold… More
designing a garden How can one really design a garden if it is not all planted at one time? I always have a general idea what I want but then fall in love with some other plant and out goes my original idea. All spring, summer and fall I am… More
We need a trellis along the west side of the house. We live in Texas, so it's a lot of sun. and hot... and alot of sun. We can't put trees because of our septic field lines. Do you think a trellis out of lattice, about a foot away from… More
Hello, I have a rough sketch of the front yard design-- http://www.byegonebooks.com/ebay/design.JPG The nursery originally picked out hicks yew for #1 and a falsecypress for the tree by the sidewalk neither of which I like. I also don't like mugo pines, aborvitae or junipers. I was thinking about hydrangea for… More
Does anyone here have some landscape design software that they recommend? More
I had to make a delivery today because it was on my way to an appointment. When I drove up to the curb I was amazed at all the colors - especially all the different greens. I walked up the driveway and noticed all the leaf lettuce that lined both… More
Here are examples of formal and informal garden styles, for those of us that are new to gardening. :cool: These photos are not of my garden. The first 2 images are Formal and the last 2 images are Informal. More
This article was just published in a Baltimore magazine called Urbanite: http://www.urbanitebaltimore.com/sub.cfm?issueID=74§ionID=4&articleID=1263 Spaces might appear in that URL. Just get rid of them to see the post if you have problems. Here's a sample of the article. "Horticulturally, my formative years were schizophrenic. My father was a salesman for a… More
... are several different ways a person can design a garden bed (any type of bed), veggies, flowers etc. Do any of you have a particular way you like to design or a rhyme or reason to why you design the way you do? #1 I like alot of… More
... lots of herbs I am growing that I want to make a garden out of. Any design ideas for the following plants? Lavender, chives, chamomile and tarragon. I'll have several of each. More
...riend of mine blessed me with a book, titled "The Garden Design Book" by, Cheryl Merser and the editors of Garden Design Magazine. I fell in love with the formal Gardens in the book and have wanted one of my own ever since! Soooooo........ I have… More
Hello, My name is Pam a newbie here. I live in Washignton state close to Lake Chelan. We bought a house a few months ago which has been fun. However there was no back yard and few flowers. I bought three truck load of plants with me from the old… More
...ll don't mind me starting a thread about Interior Design. We can post some of our idea's for paint color's or ask help on sofa sizes, any number of things.… More
...tp://www.sketchup-garden.com It talk about garden design with Google SketchUp. More
I'm new to gardening and am seeking advice for a 20' X 20' garden. I'm planning to have a fence installed with a 1" screen (vinyl coated) burried 2' underground (I have groundhog problems), and up to top of fence (5') above ground. I'm Having trouble deciding on the type… More
...to use for protective border around our vegetable garden. Want something 2-4ft high that will help block the strong winds we frequently get. We live in zone 5a and have fertile, well drained soil. More
[FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="4"][COLOR="Red"]I have tried different kinds of hummingbird feeders. But two of my favorites, I am having a problem.----------------------------------------------- I have 2 beautiful glass humming bird feeders with a rubber stop and a straw-like feeding tube which is also glass. (See attached picture) I can't keep liquid in the… More
:D I am putting a garden along side my shed and would like ideals on what to put into it. I have 1 Lilly that I got my wife for Easter which is Yellow and 10 Red Firecrackers that I got from a school sale. The garden is 17' 4"… More
... will look like the pictures in "Better Homes and Garden" for my patio. I can grow them but I just get overwhelmed with the design :0 I have… More
...nions for this plan that I just made for the veg. garden we're planning for the spring. The green areas are the beds, and their dimensions are labeled. The white area with the grid is the rows between the beds...each square is a square foot so… More
I need help choosing a vine. It is for the entery way to my side yard and I get nothing but shade there. I am in zone 8 if this helps. My idea for the vine is this....There are 2 poles standing where a small gate used to be. I… More
I cleaned it out. There were about 15 threads in there, many by Durgan telling about a new wonder tool he discovered. They've been moved to Hand Tools, a few to Power Tools. So that forum can now be deleted. More
...e park in Edmonton had) or in-ground (traditional style). Many thanks! Heartstone Acres More
...E HELP!!Has anyone ever used for your container a garden soil mix that is supposed to be worked into regular soil? I bought Sta-green garden soil for vegetables and flowers for my containers because regular potting soils did not specifically say "for veg." (I have NO experience with gardening at… More
I have read about a million garden books and enjoyed every one of them. They are full of great ideas. However, I have never had much of a plan when I start making beds. If I find a plant irrestistable, I will buy it and squeeze it in. I plant… More
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