Garden in forest

“This is a garden that just makes you happy. It’s very romantic, you are alone and still in the middle of the city center”, says landscape architect Klaus Klein about his green home. Composition of tall trees, spreading rhododendrons and hydrangeas, ferns and a smooth light, presents the property more like a small park – […]

At Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, horticulture guru Bill Cullina celebrates the beauty of the state's most overlooked landscapes: its woodlands. Ninety

There really isn't much that I don't like about woodland gardens. For some people, the idea of a woodland garden conjures up things of fairy tales and excitement and adventure. From naturally wooded areas to created woodland gardens among wooded...

Looking to create that magical forest vibe in your garden? Transform your backyard with these enchanting woodland landscaping ideas that better integrate with nature's beauty. From lush greenery and adaptive habitats to unique rock formations and tranquil pathways, your space can echo the serenity of a woodland retreat. Discover ways to incorporate charming garden accessories, native plants, and rustic wooden features to cultivate your own natural wonderland. Dive into these creative…

With strategic pruning and the addition of just a bit of imposing ornamentation, a clump of trees can become a woodland Garden. You’ll first have to do some serious chainsaw-and-lopper editing. After you’ve felled a few trees and carved away unwanted limbs you’ll have created a glade. Mount a single, vertical piece of statuary to punctuate … Continued

Portland Japanese Garden on Instagram: “April showers brought May flowers! While colors are not necessarily what a Japanese garden is about, flowers are treasured by the Japanese…”

Designing your own woodland garden can be a rewarding process! With careful planning and good species selection even small spaces can become enchanting woodland gardens. Here, I walk you through all the considerations of woodland garden design.

'NATURE'S BEST HOPE' is the title of University of Delaware professor Doug Tallamy's new book, and the subtitle reads like this: “A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard.” In other words, you