Garden Design Ideas
A well-placed mirror can completely change the way a garden looks and feels. These garden mirror ideas will show you how to turn plain walls, hidden corners and favorite views into some of the most eye-catching spots in your garden.
These shade garden bed design tips show how to combine trees, shrubs, perennials and ground covers to create beautiful plantings with season-long appeal. Browse these real-life gardens to discover simple ways to add color, texture and layers that will make your own shade beds look lush and inviting.
With a relaxing floral scent and stunning blooms for months on end, who wouldn’t want a flower garden? This guide leads you through everything you need to know on how to start a flower garden in your own backyard.
Creating the perfect rose garden design can transform any outdoor space into a blooming oasis. Whether you’re envisioning roses flourishing in the front yard for all to see or dreaming of a secluded backyard retreat filled with these fragrant blooms, this list of landscaping ideas for roses will provide the inspiration that fits your space.
Find out how to use annuals in the garden to enhance your outdoor space with vibrant colors and dynamic design throughout the season.
From delicate columbine to vibrant lupines and charming poppies, this list of cottage garden perennials and biennials includes a variety of colors, heights, and zones. The perfect selection of plants to fill the front, middle and back of your border.
If you’re looking for style and sophistication in your garden, then these geometric formal garden design ideas are for you. Find out how to add elegance, structure, and interest to any outdoor space.
If you’re looking to create an English cottage garden in your yard, one of the first plants you’ll need are bushes. Not only do they provide valuable privacy and shade, but they also add structure to your landscape. Here are a few varieties that offer a great combination of beautiful flowers, easy upkeep, and manageable…
Would you love to have your own secret garden, hidden away from prying eyes? If so, you’re in luck – we’ve got some top tips to help you make your dream a reality. From choosing the right location to incorporating plants and features that lend themselves to privacy, we’ll show you how to create a…
If you’re looking to add a touch of peace and relaxation to your garden design, a Japanese zen garden is the perfect solution. These simple gardens are easy to maintain and can be customized to fit your space. We’ll show you all the inspiration and ideas you’ll need to create a zen garden in your…
Cottage gardens evoke a sense of nostalgia and simplicity, with their informal designs and charmingly eclectic mix of plants. While the traditional cottage garden may be best suited to a large country estate, it’s possible to create a smaller-scale version that still looks chic and modern. All you need is some inspiration and a few…
When you’re planning a garden, it can be hard to make it interesting during all four seasons. This small city yard has had all of the grass replaced with flowers, and will give you lots of inspiration for creating a year round garden.
I love plants with blue flowers and I love decorating with blue and white. So creating a garden with that color palette seems like a natural next step. Which is why I started looking for the blue and white garden design ideas I’m sharing today.
The prettiest insect of them all, butterflies are always a welcome addition to the garden. This guide covers the basics of how to attract butterflies to your garden so you can enjoy their presence all summer long.
There’s something about sitting outside on your deck or patio in the summer that can’t be beat. You can hear the birds singing, feel the sun warming your face and see (and smell) the beautiful flowers in the garden. It’s just so relaxing! When I lived in Canada, it seemed like winter took so long…
Want to attract hummingbirds to your garden? Find out how to provide food, water and shelter that will get these pretty birds to visit your yard.
There’s something about strolling along a path in a shady garden during the middle of summer that makes you want to sit down and relax. Which is why I have finally decided to do something with the bare spot in the back corner of my yard. And these shade garden design ideas are providing the…
I have started planning some garden bed makeovers in my backyard which means coming up with some new garden color schemes. I have already looked at some blue and white garden design ideas as well as picked out some white flowering shrubs, but this process is a lifesaver for choosing the rest of my backyard…
Want to make full use of your outdoor space after dark but need some lighting inspiration for your deck or patio? Try out these beautiful patio lighting ideas. It’s no secret that I love my garden. There’s something relaxing about just being out there…even if it is just to pull some weeds. I have to…
