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27 Exceptional Garden Plans Curated from Our Most Beloved Gardens

By Christine Alexander
Photo: Bill Noble

Get inspired and transform your green spaces with garden plans taken right from Fine Gardening’s most popular featured gardens. Each garden in this collection is a symphony of colors and textures carefully orchestrated to transform your outdoor space into a haven of natural beauty. Whether you’re drawn to the allure of meticulously prepared flower beds or the practicality of a flourishing kitchen garden, these designs cater to a spectrum of tastes and preferences.

Below you’ll find tried and tested planting plans for an array of regions and conditions including shade, sun, urban, rural, and everything in-between. These designs feature deftly selected plants which delineate spaces with grace and charm. And you don’t need to take our word for it. These plans are taken from real gardens so you can see the end results and not just an illustration.

You’ll also see planting ideas that will work for small gardens and which showcase how even the most modest spaces can be transformed into captivating retreats. These designs exemplify the belief that a well-thought-out garden, regardless of its size, can make a significant impact on your outdoor living experience. You can adapt the recipes to your own vision and create a space that is uniquely you!

Let these garden blueprints, born from the expertise of seasoned professionals, serve as your guide to cultivating a garden that flourishes.

 

 

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