The first garden I actually designed was inspired by a book: “English Cottage Gardening for American Gardeners” by Margaret Hensel. Hobbled by a leg cast for six months, I spent the winter of 1992-93 ...

Cottage gardens are charming, quaint, and lush with greenery. They are dominated by flowers and foliage, and—unlike their formal English garden cousins—cottage gardens are meant to be a compact, ...

What’s this, garden theater? It’s like one act of perennials follows another, spring through autumn, in the front and backyards of this Eugene cottage smothered in plants. Carole Carlson leaves no ...

A well-designed front yard enhances curb appeal and welcomes guests with style. From lush flower beds to elegant pathways, the right landscaping transforms your home's exterior. Choose low-maintenance ...

Seven front-yard gardens won distinction as the best in San Clemente as the San Clemente Garden Club named the winners of its fifth annual contest. Club members and local residents nominated ...

Primeau, founding editor of Canadian Gardening magazine, posits that a perfect lawn may not always be a good thing, arguing that well-manicured lawns are high-maintenance, chemical-dependent water ...