STEP 1 You’ll want to work with a cleared area of land, so remove any brush, bushes or undergrowth in the area. Using a leaf blower to clear the area of leaves and light vegetation will save time. Use a shovel to dig the bushes out from the roots and use a strong set of […]
well-designed garden border invites lingering looks. Orchestrated plantings unfold like a symphony, creating tempo, harmony and crescendo. What’s the secret to creating a winning garden border? Timeless design tenets. Preen These classic garden design tricks transform plantings into artistic compositions—and they work whether you’re growing annuals, perennials, edibles or a mix. This border showcases curves, which […]
The first rain gardens I ever saw looked a little clunky and out of place, a landscaping afterthought in an otherwise well-designed yard. That was easily a decade ago, and since then modern rain garden design has made huge strides. Today’s rain gardens form a green landscape that’s low maintenance and as beautiful as you […]
Planning Before you ever put a spade in the soil or drop a seed in the ground, you need to sit down and think about what you want to achieve in your vegetable garden. First you need to consider whether you have the space and conditions to grow what you want. The most familiar is […]
egetables can be grown in containers in Zones 3-11. Even if your gardening space is limited to container plants, you can still harvest fresh vegetables. Almost any vegetable you can grow in the ground, you can grow in a container. Finding the Right Containers Many kinds of containers can be used for growing vegetables. Because […]
STEP 1 Mark Out the Labyrinth The first step in constructing a circular labyrinth is to mark out its dimensions. Place a stake to mark your labyrinth’s center point. Use a long tape measure to measure out the radius of the labyrinth, then circle the stake at the same distance to mark the labyrinth’s diameter. […]
Raised Beds When you’re young, you can bend over and stoop for hours and not feel strained or stressed at the end of the day.Middle-aged backs easily get stiff and sore if they’re not given the proper care. Waist-high raised beds are one way to eliminate bending altogether. With tall raised beds, seeding, weeding and […]
Even though I’ve grown a vegetable garden for many years now, I always find myself wondering around this time of year, “When should I start my garden?” I know from experience that it’s usually still too early when this question starts popping into mind. When winter is cold or wet or gray, or all three, […]
STEP 1 Create a magical miniature container garden that will enthrall your kids. In this make-believe landscape, a pint-sized bush is a large tree, twigs and leaves turn into furniture, and tiny woodland sprites are as close as your imagination. Plan the Design Arranging plants just-so can create the effect of a little forest, a […]
Starting a garden is one of the most rewarding things you can do. Plant fragrant florals or start a vegetable garden (or both!), and everyone can benefit from getting their hands a little dirty. But if you’re new to gardening, it can be difficult to know where to start. Still, it doesn’t have to be complicated; when you […]