archiveSeptember 2021

See how gardeners around the country have created wonderful gardens in small spaces Small gardens have a lot more potential than you realize. Whether dealing with a long narrow space behind a vintage home, a cramped backyard that lacks privacy, or a shabby garden at the rear of a brownstone...

Flexible plastic edging is a snap to install. Gravel sidewalks offer more color and texture than pavement, but the loose stones can be a problem if they spill over into your lawn or driveway. Installing landscape edging that is a minimum of 3 inches above the ground keeps the stones...

© penda architecture & design Selected as the winner of an international competition, Penda’s landscape pavilion for the 10th international Garden Expo in Wuhan, China seeks to highlight the importance of clean water and protecting the environment. Dubbed “Where the River Runs, ” the pavilion takes visitors through a landscape...

Succulent garden design is appropriate for warm, temperate and even cold season locations. In cold climates, it is not always possible to have a succulent garden outside, but you can grow them indoors in containers. Learn a little about how to plan an outdoor succulent garden and bring some fun...

Lavender is the secret weapon of gardeners around the world. In warm, dry climates, the herb’s 39 evergreen species can fill problem spots in the garden with year-round foliage and with flowers in lovely shades of purple, blue, violet, and gray. From Albuquerque to Athens, we’ve rounded up 11 of...