Hardscaping materials are a key part of garden design and support the softer elements, such as the planting and lawn.

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

We suggest that you reach out to your local UME Master Gardener group to ask about available landscape design classes, ...

Winter can often cast a serene yet stark beauty over gardens, presenting a perfect canvas for minimalist garden designs. Embracing simplicity during the colder months not only enhances the natural ...

Designing your garden can be as simple as taking a photo and dreaming up ideas. Once you have an idea in mind, you can start planning which seeds and plants you'll bring to your space. This content ...

No matter how you define your own well-being, it is likely to be enhanced by exposure to nature and by engaging in activities within nature. There is plenty of evidence that already shows the positive ...

Plans and ambitious lists of plants are the stuff of a gardener's winter dreams. Getting it all sorted out by springtime can be a challenge, but you can take a shortcut with a preplanned garden.

When planning a new garden, getting the layout right pays dividends immediately and over the long term. A good garden layout makes the space more attractive and functional and can help reduce time ...

You can harvest luscious peaches, crisp apples and sweet plums right off your own tree. Garden designer and fruit expert Colby Eierman’s Fruit Trees In Small Spaces (Timber Press, 2012) shows how ...

AN award-winning garden designer is teaming up with a Worcester builders' merchants to create a focal point for a hugely popular gardening event. Former Pershore College lecturer Chris Beardshaw, aged ...