This garden was designed specifically with pollinators in mind, but it's equally lovely for humans to visit. Take a virtual tour of this pollinator-friendly garden.
This garden was designed specifically with pollinators in mind, but it's equally lovely for humans to visit. Take a virtual tour of this pollinator-friendly garden.
Resident Garden Photo of the Day editor, Joseph, has some stunning plants in his Virginia garden. Here are some of his favorite plants from this past year.
This garden features just about every color under the sun. Some might think this would look messy or overwhelming, but this gardener manages to create stunning combinations.
Designing the plantings immediately surrounding your home is a tricky task for many gardeners. Our regional experts made it a little easier by recommending some all-star foundation plants for their regions.
Pollinators play an integral part in the food chain that we simply cannot replicate for impact. The good news is that there are things we can do in our own home gardens to support our local pollinators.
The designers behind these pots are from milder locales like Seattle but also places like Minnesota, where winter containers need to look good from December to April—or even May depending on the year!
Considering the many benefits of starting perennials from seed, it seems foolish not to do it. If you're ready to take the dive, consider these selections for your region.
Hellebores seem to have it all, good growth habit, fabulous foliage, and pest resistance. On top of all of this, they put on their show when it's needed most, at the tail end of winter.
Happy Earth Day! If we're being honest, every day is Earth Day for gardeners. But today is still a great day to reflect on your gardening practices or simply get in the garden and enjoy the great outdoors. Send pictures of your Earth Day projects to gpod
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Twenty years ago, I began to create a long flower border against a stone wall that runs along the west side of our 1760s Cape Cod–style house. Big skies, expansive views, and lots of sun made this the perfect location for a long bed filled with perennials.
This garden was designed specifically with pollinators in mind, but it's equally lovely for humans to visit. Take a virtual tour of this pollinator-friendly garden.
Whether your doing fall cleanup, or getting some new plants in the ground, there is a lot that can be done in the garden this month. Even if you put the garden to bed in October, it's never too early to start thinking about next spring.
Pollinators play an integral part in the food chain that we simply cannot replicate for impact. The good news is that there are things we can do in our own home gardens to support our local pollinators.
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With interesting and unique plantings on every inch of this property, you would think these readers have acres to work with. Instead, they're packing a lot of punch on a smaller plot.
This Garden Photo of the Day contributor mixes shrubs, perennials, annuals, and even some kale to create a display that features flashy flowers, funky foliage, and everything in between.
Lush, layered plantings keep this Toronto garden interesting all season long. The gardener, who describes her creative process as “painting with plants,” has found a bounty of vibrant options to brighten her living canvas.
When designing in shade, many gardeners use too much green foliage without enough color. Learn how to balance color, texture, and form in low-light areas.
This 100-acre property was mostly bare fields when Ruth Ann Mummey and her husband first moved in. Now the farm boasts several gardens that really shine in spring.
Pollinators play an integral part in the food chain that we simply cannot replicate for impact. The good news is that there are things we can do in our own home gardens to support our local pollinators.
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In this collection of articles you’ll find ideas for making patio seating areas more comfortable, tips on creating outdoor rooms, some guidance on making your deck more private, and more.
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Ornamental grasses are a star of late summer and fall. But for the texture and movement of these grasses to really shine, they should be paired with a perennial or shrub with some late-season interest.
By creating a safe haven without pesticides, providing an abundance of plants that flower throughout the season, and including host plants if possible, you can have a tremendous impact on your local pollinator populations.
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Who says a vegetable garden can't be beautiful?
Colorful flowering plants, attractive enclosures, and crisp edges are just a few of the details that can transform an ordinary kitchen garden into a masterpiece.
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A rain garden can be as simple or elaborate as you like, and it can be installed in less than a day. Think of this: If everyone with a yard planted a rain garden, polluted runoff coming from residential neighborhoods would be substantially reduced.
This reader said getting her hands dirty has been great therapy during the pandemic. We would say sitting in her lush, woodland garden must be great therapy, too!
This gardener went from clay soil in the mountains to sandy soil near the coast, but these photos show she was able to adapt and create a beautiful garden.
While attracting butterflies to your garden is relatively easy, it is also important to provide host plants for their caterpillars to ensure there are butterflies for the future.
By creating a safe haven without pesticides, providing an abundance of plants that flower throughout the season, and including host plants if possible, you can have a tremendous impact on your local pollinator populations.
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There is so much that can be done in the garden during spring, where do you even begin? This collection will help you take advantage of the season and inspire you to try something different.