Designing containers is a gratifying activity that will immediately transform any outdoor space, no matter the size. After joining the talented team at Mt. Cuba Center in Hockessin, Delaware, I… Read More »Using Native Plants in Containers
In every corner of the United States, native perennials offer an unparalleled blend of beauty, resilience, and ecological harmony. In “Great Native Perennials for Your Region,” we’ve partnered with regional… Read More »Great Native Perennials for Your Region
Hi Your Artistic Ideaers! As promised, we’re back with Carla Zambelli Mudry in Malvern, Pennsylvania to see more of the fabulous blooms that have emerged in her garden during the… Read More »Early Spring Flowers in Carla’s Garden, Part 2
It takes a lot for editors of gardening magazines to get excited about a new plant. Perhaps it’s because we see so many offerings crash and burn within the first… Read More »The Best New Plants for 2025
At a bare minimum, it’s essential for landscape designers to have a good sense for color and composition, and a knowledge of the plants best suited for their geographic region.… Read More »Add a lot of Sparkle to Your Shade with Jeweled Chain Fern
Whether your home is situated on several acres or a postage-stamp lot, thoughtful design ensures that everyone in the house will find respite in the garden. When planning a new… Read More »3 Takes on a Contemporary Back Yard
If I had a nickel for every time I’ve been asked what product should be used on a lilac to stop powdery mildew, I’d be on a beach somewhere tropical,… Read More »Disease-Resistant Alternatives to Problem Plants
Short of crowding a garden with annuals, fulfilling a desire for long-blooming plants in the shade is at best challenging. While attractive foliage is at the heart of shade designs,… Read More »Grow These Long-Lasting Blooms for Color in the Shade
Let’s talk about a phrase that never fails to make me laugh: “outdoor design and living.” As if gardening isn’t, at its core, the ultimate act of designing an outdoor… Read More »Gardening: The Original Outdoor Living | Letter from the Editor
Oftentimes what works in life during your 30s and 40s isn’t sustainable later on; this is especially true when it comes to gardening. After more than three decades as a… Read More »Grow a Garden Retreat that Bridges Sun and Shade