Fine gardening

This garden designer is a pro at plantings for shade. She did the heavy lifting so you don't have to. Find plants here for a colorful shade garden.

Today we’re off to see Sally Barker’s garden in Maryland. My garden was featured several times on GPOD a few years ago (Sally’s Garden in Maryland Revisited). Needless to say, […]

Shade, generally speaking, can be dark, dreary, and difficult to garden in. It’s hard enough finding a plant that requires not all that much sunlight, let alone one that has […]

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Starting a new garden from scratch can be daunting, but it’s also a fantastic opportunity to create exactly what you want. The vision I had for my new garden (two […]

These 9 lesser-known shade plants plants are super hardy, need little care, and have undeniable interest. Find great plants for shade, here.

In this article, learn how to create an eye-catching garden in the woods that works with, not against, the natural surroundings.

Today we’re visiting with Nancy Clark. I’ve been gardening since 1986 and have a 3-acre shrub-and-perennial garden situated on a 16-acre property. As a retired high school art teacher, I’m […]

Today we’re off to see Sally Barker’s garden in Maryland. My garden was featured several times on GPOD a few years ago (Sally’s Garden in Maryland Revisited). Needless to say, […]

Mix bold, textural plants with showy perennials for a landscape that looks good longer. Learn about multiseason garden design here.