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  • A variety of textured and colorful plants
    Design

    Got a Passion for Plants?

    When Don and Lela Avery hear comments on how lovely their garden is, they remind visitors that they have grown a lot of plants but have also seen a lot…

  • View of the house with a pathway with colorful flowers on either side
    Design

    Going with the Flow

    By the time we moved into our nearly finished home in June 2008, I had created The Plan. And I drew The Plan in ink so that it would be…

  • Design

    The Lure of Little Houses

    I've long been a collector of little houses. As a young girl, I'd make stick forts in the woods, set up house under the baby grand piano, and imagine inhabiting…

  • planting roses in containers
    How-To

    Create Perfect Conditions for Roses

    Roses have their own special requirements to do well. Instead of fussing with them, many people just skip the plants entirely. But there is a better way. You can give…

  • Container Plantings in the Shade Yield a Spectacular Garden
    How-To

    Create a Spectacular Shade Garden With Containers

    You don't need a lot of sun or even access to the soil to have a lovely garden

  • garden beds
    Design

    Stylish Raised Bed Ideas

    If you want more than the standard box, here's how to kick it up a notch

  • Design

    Seeing Red

    Whether it’s hot, cool, or pure in tone determines how you use this color

  • making the most of mulch
    How-To

    Making the Most of Mulch

    John C. Fech answers frequently asked questions on mulch types and time of application

  • Never Forget a Plant's Name Again
    How-To

    Never Forget a Plant’s Name Again

    As a gardener, you may find yourself forgetting what plants you put into your containers. It’s even more frustrating when you want to replant them but can’t remember what they…

  • All You Should Know About Compost
    How-To

    All You Should Know About Compost

    Composting is a common practice among gardeners who want their soil to be healthy and nutrient-rich. Composting is the natural process of recycling organic matter, such as food waste or…