'Some plant options for achieving a minimalist style garden are grasses that have soft movement, such as carex and miscanthus, sculptural plants, like clipped topiary spheres, and low-maintenance ...

Small gardens really need to punch above their weight. One way to do so is to use all the tricks in the book to make a small garden look bigger, but realistically, you are still going to want to ...

Stop by your neighbors' gardens to see how they do things, or visit a formal garden to shop for ideas. Learn how to use lawn to showcase the plants around it. Other design elements to play with are ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There aren't many garden challenges that trellises don't solve. Beyond giving your vining and climbing plants better air circulation and the ...

Whether you have a sliver of a side yard, a petite patio or a compact urban lot, limited size does not have to mean missing out on lush plantings or cool features — as these 8 creative spaces attest.

Anderson Japanese Gardens has been named the most beautiful garden to visit in Illinois by HGTV.

Spring is a hopeful time for gardeners. After the long dormant months, possibilities seem endless: Transform a stretch of lawn into a feathery Piet Oudolf–esque meadow? Plant a row of lime trees to ...

African-style home gardens combine biodiversity and sustainability, using native plants suited to local climates ...

Tucson’s hot, dry summer is a good time to reflect on your garden. Inevitably, that leads to thinking about changes to make your garden work better for you. Perhaps you want to add a pollinator garden ...

As more homeowners swap grass for native plants, HOAs and municipalities push back, raising questions of beauty, safety and ...

Editor's note: This story concludes our series showcasing last year's Beautiful Gardens winners. We'll select this year's winners later this growing season. Watch for a call for entries soon. Poor ...