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

When looking for reliable, general landscaping shrubs, start by considering the needs of your space. Look at the exposure to sun, areas of shade, existing trees and shrubs and available water sources.

First impressions are important, so a stylish front yard brimming with gorgeous plants can transform what visitors think of your home. Terry Smithson, biodiversity manager and ecologist at the ...

These garden design trends that were popular in 2016 and are just as good a decade later ...

Once New Year's Day has passed, gardeners start to get excited about new plants and ideas for the landscape and garden. One plant that The Garden Guy wants to put in your mind is Proven Winners' ...

A well-designed landscape can do wonders for a home’s curb appeal, potentially increasing property value by up to 15%. The exterior of your home—the lawn, plants, and overall landscaping—serves as a ...

The shrubs around my home are overgrown and unattractive. What suggestions do you have for replacing them? The main problem with most mature landscapes is overgrown shrubs that no longer enhance your ...

The cool season from October through March is the ideal time for planting hardy trees, shrubs, ground covers and vines in our landscapes, with fall planting especially recommended. That may seem ...

In more than 50 years of watching my fellow Texans landscape their homes I’ve decided that probably 80% of the new shrubs are planted from mid-March through mid-June. Unfortunately, I’ve also observed ...

Mark is a seasoned green industry veteran and freelance writer based in Georgia. His work encompasses all things garden, landscape, home improvement, and DIY, with a focus on sustainability. Mark ...

With leaves dropped, perennials cut back, and annuals long gone, the landscape lies exposed in its purest form. Many gardeners rush through winter wishing for spring, but those who pause and truly ...