Landscape Ideas

Flower beds tend to be roughly rectangular or even a little curvy and kidney bean-shaped, but what about a circle? Click here for tips on designing a circular flower bed.

By Mary Ellen Ellis

While most gardens are bright, light, and colorful, there is a place for both dark plants and dark backdrops too. Find out how to use dark colors to their best effect in your garden before making this bold statement. Click here to learn more.

By Mary Ellen Ellis

Different types of arbors decorate various landscapes. Arbor varieties these days are often a combination of arches, pergolas and even trellises used in combinations appropriate to the situation. Click this article to learn about various kinds of arbors and their uses.

By Becca Badgett

There are lots of reasons to share a garden with a friend, neighbor or a group of the same. While most garden sharing is for the food, keep in mind there are other reasons too. Click on the following article to learn more about planning a joint garden bed.

By Becca Badgett

Do want more garden space but your yard is too steep? Is it hard to mow the lawn because of the grade? Would you like more level space for a patio, pool, or barbecue grill? Building a tiered garden might be the solution. Learn how to achieve this in the following article.

By Laura Miller

Gardening with the family is rewarding and fun for everybody. Family-friendly garden design needn’t be expensive or complicated. Click on the following article for a few simple ideas to pique your creativity.

By Mary H. Dyer

Gardening with evergreens will give you variety but also a year-round solution to a barren landscape. Click here for tips.

By Bonnie L. Grant

With the hectic pace of today’s world, thinking about the ancient Greek and Roman gardens instantly brings about a soothing, relaxing feeling. Elements of classical garden design can be easily incorporated into anyone’s garden. Click here for some ideas.

By Susan Albert

Whether you're trying to establish a native environment in your California backyard or you wish to capture the essence of that locale elsewhere, creating a chaparral garden design can be both challenging and rewarding. Learn more about this unique design in this article.

By Laura Miller

Statues in the garden can serve as elegant accents or unnecessary clutter. Plan ahead for artful statue décor that can still provide whimsy without seeming tacky.

By Mary Ellen Ellis

A flower bed is the crowning glory of any garden. Creating a glorious display isn’t as difficult as you might imagine, but there are several kinds of flower beds to consider. To learn about some of the different types of flower beds, click the following article.

By Mary H. Dyer

Repetition in the garden is a relatively easy way to create structure, flow, and a balance between shapes, textures, and colors. It also helps prevent your garden from having a messy, chaotic appearance. For tips on using repetition in the garden, click here.

By Mary H. Dyer

Landscaping on a slope can be challenging. Building a rock garden on a slope may be the solution, as rocks can become barriers to aide with many of the issues seen. For creating the perfect rock garden for sloped yards, click here for tips and tricks.

By Bonnie L. Grant

Looking for ways to give your scary Halloween garden the aura of the season in an inviting way? Well, look no further. It's not only easier but better for everyone when Halloween decorating in the garden is based on a theme. Learn more here.

By Nikki Tilley

Brick walls add texture and interest to a garden, providing leafy plants an excellent backdrop and protection from the elements. However, gardening against a brick wall also presents challenges. Click here to learn about the joys and issues with brick walls.

By Teo Spengler