Natural garden design

These shade garden ideas, plant suggestions, and photos will inspire you to add bold, beautiful colors, even in the shadiest reaches of your yard.

Considered "the most influential garden designer of the past 25 years," Dutch plantsman Piet Oudolf has done for perennial gardening what artist Leonard Ko

Ever looked at your garden and thought, “Hmm, it’s nice, but it could use some… spice”? Well, you’re not alone! Giving your flower beds a neat edge is like adding the perfect frame to your favorite painting—it turns something just “good” into a sure-fire “wow!”

Materials: Recycled railway sleepers. Off form concrete stairs. Deco granite. Corten steel. Planting: Banksia serrata, Lomandra tanika, Westringia fruticosa, Myoporum parvifolium, Echium candicans, Lavendula dentata. Furniture: Eco Outdoor

Woodland gardens can encompass an entire wood or surround a modest cluster of trees but all seek to emulate the designs of nature.

A playful small garden design by Jack Wallington for a family garden in south London is all about concealment and discovery – and for making memories.

This is the home of a Master Gardener who loves to create and recycle hidden treasure from the outdoors and indoors. Colorful outdoor fabrics are durable and tie together natures natural colors. This garden is continually develping and 1000's of hours have already contributed to it's beauty. #Bestof2012

Ornamental grasses are one of the most useful types of plants you can use in your landscape designs; here are five ideas to get you started, plus lots of beautiful grasses to achieve your favorite look.

Transforming your garden into a tropical paradise is easier than you think. With the right plants, colors, and features, you can create a lush, exotic