A landscaping style gives a yard coherence: plants, paths, materials and ornaments that look like they belong together. Most real gardens mix influences, but knowing the main styles helps you decide what you like and what suits your house and climate. Formal Symmetry, straight lines, clipped hedges, geometric beds and a clear central axis, as … Read more
Raised beds make vegetable gardening easier: the soil warms up sooner in spring, drains better, is easier to reach and stays loose because nobody walks on it. A rectangular wooden box takes an afternoon to build and lasts for years. Size and location Choosing the wood Cedar and redwood resist rot naturally and are the … Read more
A low-maintenance garden is less about specific plants than about putting the right plant in the right place. A plant suited to your climate, sun and soil will thrive with little help; the wrong one needs constant care however “easy” the label says it is. Start by checking your USDA hardiness zone and how many … Read more
