Articles listed under “design”
Wood fence design tips — November 17, 2009
Fences work hard, keeping pets and kids in the yard or out of the street and letting visitors know where to go and not to go.
Slide show: Solutions for small gardens — October 13, 2009
No space is too small for a garden, even if it’s just a small grouping of containers on your deck. Check out our tips for turning little spots into beautiful gardens.
Designing fall gardens — September 29, 2009
Fall can be incredible in a garden. Here are some techniques for creating stunning fall displays.
Light up your garden — September 8, 2009
Remember how you hated to go when your mom called you inside as it got dark? With landscape lighting, you can stay outside and “play” in your garden a lot longer!
Metal ornaments in the garden — August 18, 2009
If you like the look of rusted metal ornaments in your garden, you’re in luck. Left unprotected, anything made of iron or steel will rust naturally when exposed to air and water.
Slide show: Autumn in the garden — August 11, 2009
What makes the perfect autumn garden? Well, color and lots of it, be it flowers, foliage, seeds or berries.
Garden access paths — July 7, 2009
Whether your garden is large or small, you need to be able to get into it without crushing plants, compacting soil and stepping on dormant bulbs or new transplants.
Small space…big splash — June 9, 2009
You don’t necessarily need a big space to make a big impact. But you can make your garden look larger without buying more land or moving to a larger property.
Coral bells = good companions — May 26, 2009
With good-looking foliage that doesn’t go down with the flowers, coral bells just may be the perfect companion plant.
Container challenge plan — May 12, 2009
Here’s a deck planting that really makes a great first impression.
Container design tips — April 14, 2009
There’s more to beautiful containers than just the right planting and care. Design plays a role, too.
Butterfly container garden — March 17, 2009
Want to bring in the butterflies? Create a garden using plants they love. The butterflies will flock to the “buffet” selection of flowers.
Front of the border design tips — March 10, 2009
That small strip of plants that runs along the front of your border is prime real estate — it’s the first thing people will see when they glance at your garden.
Slide show: Orange flowers — February 17, 2009
Because it really stands out, even at a distance, it can be hard to incorporate into the garden.
Using balance in design — January 20, 2009
As one of the principles of design, balance is one of the building blocks of a beautiful garden.
Create a private getaway — December 30, 2008
What’s the secret to creating privacy in a small back yard? It starts with getting in shape.
Designing with three’s company — September 30, 2008
With so many plants to choose from, selecting a combination that works can be tricky. The “three’s company” design technique can help you make decisions about what planting combinations work for you.
Bring out the bulbs — September 9, 2008
Why wait for summer to fill your containers? Beautiful blooms like ‘Pink Pride’ daffodil, ‘Big Chief’ tulip and the grape hyacinths here add a blast of spring color, and they’re so easy to grow.
Slide show: Designing with chartreuse — September 2, 2008
When it comes to bold colors, nothing has the power to wow like chartreuse!
Using containers in borders — August 26, 2008
Containers aren’t just for porches, patios and decks — you can also put them in your perennial borders. Here are some tips to help you decide where to place the containers.
Slide show: Using color in the garden — June 10, 2008
Do you have questions about working with color in your garden? Here are some tips for using color for maximum impact.
Good driveway design — May 20, 2008
For better or for worse, driveways are an integral part of the landscape. Here are some tips to keep in mind while you design a breathtaking driveway planting.
Slide show: Columbine — April 29, 2008
Bringing home a flat of columbine is like bringing home a rainbow. These beauties burst on the scene every spring with color that lasts for several weeks.
Design a container with dwarf perennials — March 4, 2008
Small-stature perennials are easily incorporated into almost any garden, but what about using them in containers?
Video: Bring spring indoors — February 26, 2008
Anxious for spring? We’ll show you a colorful and stunning indoor spring combo and how you can put it together in a snap.
Slide show: Welcoming front gardens — February 5, 2008
A front garden is often the first thing visitors see. Here are some ideas to make yours beautiful and inviting.
Design with curved line — January 15, 2008
The lines used in the garden greatly impact the mood of the space.
Slide show: Design tips for small spaces — December 18, 2007
A garden doesn’t have to be big to be beautiful and well-designed.
