A garden is a tool for both rehabilitation and a place for various activities that promote our quality of life.

As you design your garden, think in terms of floors, walls and ceilings for the start of great spaces.

Summer is just around the corner and after enduring months of unpredictable weather, who wouldn't want some toasty time outdoors? You'll be lucky to get a few weeks of sunshine before the rain comes back, so brace yourself and tick off all the items in your summer bucket list. First, try something quintessentially British and

This quilt is my new FAVORITE!  The unexpected color scheme is so interesting and everything coordinates in a unique way.     The origin of this quilt began with the crab in 2021.  Exactly one year ago I was doing a 30-day creative challenge and I developed a series of critters.  The crab was one of them!  I made a BIG

It is always nice to incorporate a spot in your garden where you can sip a drink or eat a meal. Here is a little inspiration to help you get started in creating…

Creating contrast in the garden is such an important design principle, I thought it would be helpful to show how I accomplished this in my modified meadow.

'Garden people' start with scarecrows, and then go wild, literally giving your garden personality! Take a look here, at all the possibilities, when you create a garden person.

Cradled in a dip in ancient chalk downland and at one with its surrounds, this fluid Dorset garden is a sumptuous blend of romance and scent. Words Troy Scott Smith. Photographs Jason Ingram.

One of my signature projects at the Chicago Botanic Garden is designing and building the hypertufa troughs for the Heritage Garden spring display. While our greenhouse staff spends their winters growing the unique and beautiful plants that we feature in the troughs, another team is hard at work making the troughs.

While it's easy enough to have a maple tree, burning bush, or viburnum provide fall color, but with a little planning you can create a much longer-lasting effect.What I'm talking about is creating complex color echoes to help extend your fall garden's color scheme.This doesn't mean using the same plant over and over again throughout your garden, but instead, using the various elements of nearby plants and use those to create a fall-colored thread of unity.In my book, Refresh Your Garden Design with Color, Texture & Form, I discuss how to create these types of elusive, yet powerful, layers in your garden - and not just in the spring and summer, but throughout the entire year.

So, sitting here in our condo in Florida typing this blog while listening to the pregame commentary for the Chiefs/Bengals game. Granddaughters have had a busy day with our Brunch […]

Creating a portal to the scorched garden by James R Eads

While gardening trends come and go, the enthusiasm for natural-style gardens is proving something of stayer. A new survey of such gardens shows us how we might introduce more wildness into our patch.

I've created a planting scheme for a themed garden bed that will be mostly full sun. The Breakfast Table garden will consist of flowers with fun names you'd associate with breakfast: coffee, tea, morning.

By implementing a planting scheme with contrasting form, foliage and texture, one can create interest and dimension within the garden.

Bring the joys of gardening to your own backyard with our guide to creating a self-sufficient garden. Our comprehensive guide covers everything from design to maintenance, including tips on composting, soil improvement, and natural pest control methods. Embrace a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle by growing your own organic fruits and vegetables. Say goodbye to supermarket produce and hello to fresh, flavorful ingredients right from your garden. Learn how to create a low-maintenance, productive garden that will provide you with fresh produce all year round. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, our guide has everything you need to succeed. Get started today and experience the rewards of self-sufficient livin

Even the most advanced aquarist could find challenges—until the end of his or her days. But why not something different? Like a Marine Planted Garden

These meditation garden ideas feature the use of the five elements - earth, fire, water, metal and wood to create a relaxing spot to meditate.

Image by Sweet Pea Stamps more details can be found on my blog here: http://paperandstring.blogspot.com/2011/04/sweet-pea-stamps-is-two-and-we-are.html