White colonial house with brick and pea gravel walkway - Jen Wolf/Shutterstock Garden pathways winding through your landscape beds transform your outdoor space, inviting you to meander through the ...
Choosing a landscaping gravel isn't just about finding something quick to fill all of the empty space. Having the ability to sort through the different types of gravel allows you to opt for a variety ...
This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Emily Green, our columnist on drought-tolerant gardening, says it better ...
As satisfying as it may be to watch snowflakes fall and cover everywhere in a cozy white blanket, the fun ends when you have ...
I am going to stick my neck out and speculate that the Japanese did not invent the gravel garden in the 12th century A.D. Much of what Japanese gardens were, were interpretations of ancient Chinese ...
The overused term “sustainability” has nearly lost its meaning, especially when it comes to gardening. For Stephen Orr, formerly garden editor of House & Garden and Domino magazines, sustainability ...
A gardener raises plants for their beauty, a botanist studies them for their biology, but in anyone who tends a garden there’s the soul of a scientist. Plants grown for delight also invite inspection ...
You selected a patch of the backyard that would be perfect as an outdoor living pad. But before you roll out the barbecue and lounge chairs, plot out how you’ll walk from your home to your newfound ...
May is prime time for gardens, and garden inspiration. The Insider is mixing it up a bit this spring, with some garden posts to meet the season. – CG Brook Klausing’s clients had recently purchased ...
Thirty years ago, I made a dry gravel garden. Inspired by planting genius Beth Chatto — and with family help — we got hold of pea shingle and laid random paving slabs to act as stepping stones. The ...
I've always gardened on well-drained soil in the drier areas of England and have had to rely on drought-resistant plants. As a result, my planting schemes are big on silver, aromatic specimens. I also ...