Articles listed under “design”
Warm sunshine container — August 31, 2010
One of the great things about container gardening is that you can create a planting almost any time of year.
Midsummer coverup — August 17, 2010
Many perennials bloom in early or midsummer. If you’re lucky, the foliage that’s left after they finish blooming is attractive.
How to create a base map — July 27, 2010
On any journey, the first step is often the hardest. Designing your own landscape can be an overwhelming proposition. But it doesn’t have to be.
Great ways to use vines in containers — June 22, 2010
Give a gardener a vine, and odds are he or she will plant it next to a trellis or an arbor. But do vines really have to be grown only on a structure?
Berm basics — June 8, 2010
Building a berm is a big project. Consider these basics while you’re planning.
Slide show: Make color work for you — June 1, 2010
Whether you’re designing a perennial border or just placing a few containers on your deck, color is important.
Small-space secrets — April 6, 2010
Whether you’re an old hand at gardening or are just dipping your toe in for the first time, try planting a small bed.
Kitchen basket — February 16, 2010
Florists, supermarket floral departments and even home improvement stores stock live plants year-round these days. But their color really packs a punch when the view outdoors is dreary.
Designing with hydrangeas — January 19, 2010
Dreaming of summer? Well, bigleaf hydrangeas are a versatile group of flowering shrubs that can be used in lots of ways in the garden.
Dress up black nursery pots — December 29, 2009
Do you have a stack of plastic nursery pots in your garage? Well, start now and by next spring you can make them into a stack of attractive pots.
Create ivy swags — December 22, 2009
English ivy (Hedera helix) is a fast-growing evergreen vine, hardy in USDA zones 5 to 10.
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!
