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 ...

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A garden design expert shares how to create beautiful mixed borders and other classic cottage-style details.

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 ...

February is the perfect time to plan your garden layout for the upcoming season. Take advantage of the quieter gardening months to research which plants you want to grow, and sketch out your garden ...

Most gardeners consider color and bloom time as the two most important factors when planning a garden. These are certainly important considerations. However, sometimes it’s the subtler touches that ...

Today’s column continues the garden development series with a focus on plant selection. Garden development can be a productive activity during winter’s cold and rainy days, as gardeners wait patiently ...

Considering Greek garden ideas for your plot? We'd say it's a great move. After all, aren't we all craving a holiday in faraway lands, of dappled sunshine through grapevines overhead, iced cold drinks ...

You may have heard about companion planting and how it can benefit your garden. If you aren't familiar with it, it involves placing specific crops close together in a garden because of the benefits ...

"Our recent columns have focused on uses of artificial intelligence to select plants, address plant problems and design ...

I wrote recently about the Australian Rock Garden at the Arboretum & Botanic Garden at UC Santa Cruz, as a resource for home gardeners. For today’s column, we’ll outline the history, design and ...