A garden is never finished—it is a creation that evolves from season-to-season and year-to-year. Experienced gardeners are well aware of this reality and have even come to enjoy the ephemeral nature of their outdoor spaces. If a plant outgrows its previous home, or performs less than adequately, they enjoy selecting its replacement. When the seasons change, they enjoy seeing different plants take center stage and when drought or other climatic conditions strike, they enjoy meeting the challenge.
Gardeners are always tinkering, always improving, always dreaming. Once one section of their property is complete, they move onto another, eventually circling back for fine tuning. These articles are filled with ideas and inspiration for the home gardener. You’ll find solutions for shady areas, container garden tips, meadow garden inspiration and much more.
We love to see our readers’ gardens! Whether you’re a designer who just finished an amazing project or a homeowner who takes great pride in their garden, we’d love to see it! Get more information on how to submit your garden.
GARDEN PICTURESBrowse a gallery of garden images full of creative ideas and solutions. See how other gardeners are creating designs that are attractive and functional.
TRENDS FOR 2024Discover important trends shaping the gardening world in 2024 and beyond.
REGIONAL GARDENSBrowse our collection of gardens from coast-to-coast, accompanied by rich photography and behind-the-scenes information.
FRONT YARD LANDSCAPING IDEASIncrease the curb appeal of your front garden to provide a warm welcome for guests.
BACKYARD LANDSCAPING IDEASMaximize the use of your most important outdoor space.
SIDE YARD LANDSCAPING IDEASUntap the potential of this overlooked space.
SMALL GARDEN IDEASSee how gardeners around the country have created incredible gardens in small spaces.
SHADE GARDEN IDEASLighten up a shady garden with a well-thought-out landscape design and carefully selected plants.
VEGETABLE GARDEN IDEASGet ideas for growing vegetables in ground, in raised, beds, and even in containers.
BUTTERFLY GARDEN IDEASPlant a butterfly garden to attract these beneficial insects to your yard.
BEE-FRIENDLY GARDEN IDEASBees help your garden thrive, so treat them well by growing some or all of these bee-friendly plants.
START A FLOWER GARDEN: 3 STEPSLearn how to start a flower garden or make your existing flower beds burst with color and excitement.
ZEN GARDEN IDEASHow to design a space for quiet contemplation with your own backyard Zen garden.
ROCK GARDEN IDEASEnhance your landscape with this low-maintenance solution.
MOON GARDEN IDEASExtend your time outdoors with a nighttime white garden oasis.
MEADOW GARDEN IDEASDesign a landscape that mimics ecosystems found in nature.
HILLSIDE LANDSCAPING IDEASLearn how to upgrade a slope with these ideas and tips.
CUT FLOWER GARDEN DESIGN & IDEASGet tips for planning and designing your own cutting garden and ideas for the best plants to include.
CREATING GARDEN ROOMSSee how one gardener transformed her yard with beautiful and functional garden rooms.
PRIVACY LANDSCAPING IDEASLearn how to make your yard more private with these options.
COTTAGE GARDEN IDEASHere are 7 tips to create your own cottage garden.
LANDSCAPE LIGHTING IDEASOutdoor lighting provides the option to dine al fresco, highlight your favorite tree, or to simply not trip down the stairs.
ROSE GARDEN IDEASCreate a beautiful rose garden for your front or back yard, small or large garden, and learn what to plant with roses.
ECO-FRIENDLY LAWN ALTERNATIVESIdeas for trading your lawn for other more eco-friendly options.
CONTAINER GARDEN IDEASDress up your garden with these container planting ideas for gorgeous planters full of flowers, veggies, and more.
HERB GARDEN IDEASSpice up your landscape and kitchen with these herb growing ideas.
VERTICAL GARDEN IDEASAs properties decrease in size, gardeners learn to make use of vertical spaces and green walls.
BIRD GARDEN IDEASTurn your yard and garden into a mecca for birds by filling it with the plants, shrubs, and trees that they love.
TROPICAL GARDEN IDEASIdeas for creating a tropical garden that evokes the beauty and serenity of far-off destinations.
MEDITERRANEAN GARDEN IDEASEven if you don’t live in a dry climate, you can still achieve the Mediterranean look.
WATER FEATURE IDEASAdd a water feature to your yard for beauty and ambiance.
DESIGNING GARDEN PATHWAYSAdd or renovate pathways in your yard for function and beauty.
USING COLOR IN YOUR GARDENCreate a colorful garden by learning the basics of color theory & design.
