Fine gardening

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 […]

Discover Curtis Steiner's magical and whimsical garden oasis, which is tucked away in an urban setting and has been transformed into a living art installation over 20 years.

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! They say it’s the unofficial beginning of summer. And that means more time outdoors– sunshine… And for some– gardens, pools and exquisite gardens. That is— if one has the land to accommodate all of that. Alas, I am in an apartment. And before that, I lived in a Townhouse. We had […]

Today we’re in Old Chatham, New York, visiting with Shelley Haefner. I have been gardening for a little over 12 years now. At the beginning of my journey, I just […]

This northeastern Ohio garden is a great example of how a carefully tended area can become a lush and beautiful retreat over time.

Move over, daylilies and hostas—many less-familiar perennials have tons of color and interest to offer your garden.

Avoid the shortcomings of this classic look without sacrificing any of its charm. Learn how to design an updated cottage garden here.

This gardener creates impressive scenes in his Pacific Northwest garden. Check out his Portland garden through the seasons.

Discover the best perennials for a low-maintenance backyard to create an easy-care garden oasis with year-round beauty. Perfect for busy gardeners!

This reader was able to transform a garden with good bones into a relaxing garden oasis combining her love of gardening and travel memories.

Don't be afraid to break these three garden design principles when creating your own unique garden. Learn more, here.

This reader has fantastic flowers for every season. Check out the gorgeous color in this Pennsylvania garden, here.

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, […]

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 […]

The sculptural, textural, and colorfully steady presence of conifer trees is reassurance that the garden is there all year to enjoy.

See how and when to fertilize your hydrangeas in the spring. Learn the secrets to powering your hydrangeas to big blooms this year!

A portmanteau of edible and ornamental, an edimental garden is a sustainable, beautiful and low-maintenance to plant with longevity.

Every magical garden needs these 14 fairytale plants. From mystical flowers to charming foliage, these plants will create an enchanting garden space. Save this pin for later and click to discover how to add fairytale magic to your garden!