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. I have ...

Ever walked past a neighbor’s lush garden and wished you could have something similar? Building your own garden bed is a ...

You may already be a keen organic gardener. Or you may want to start growing your own for the first time. Either way, this is a good time to sit down and do some garden planning. As a garden designer, ...

Whether you have a large or tiny space, you can design a vegetable garden to grow fresh produce. There are many different layouts for vegetable gardens, from vertical gardening to raised beds to ...

Now, one week into the summer season, gardeners can observe the transition from spring to summer blossoming. Blossoms follow the seasons, not the calendar, and gardeners enjoy the garden’s evolution ...

In planning your garden, keep in mind the area available and the needs, likes and dislikes of the family. A rough sketch will do, but it must be fairly accurate to be useful. Make the plan to scale if ...

As the year draws to a close and Christmas lights twinkle in windows and gardens, it’s easy to think that the growing season ...

"Going into 2026, there will be increasing emphasis on creating spaces that feel crafted, not manufactured. Gardens that ...

Butterflies have been called ‘flowers in flight’, and what could be better than a garden full of colorful flowers, beautiful butterflies and busy bees? Fortunately, it’s not difficult to plan a garden ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Some gardeners have a meticulous, well-thought-out plan. Columnist Tom ...

As you plan the design of your garden, consider a bonus that’s often overlooked: the view beyond. “Our lines of sight don’t stop at the property line,” said Julie Janoski, Plant Clinic manager at The ...

Planning a garden-themed birthday party is a wonderful way to celebrate outdoors with natural beauty and fresh air.