Container garden designer Derrik Gagliardi’s garden in Minneapolis, Minnesota is a bit of a hidden gem. Walking past the property, you wouldn’t even notice the secluded side yard shielded from… Read More »Planting Plan: Use Containers to Create a Lush Garden Oasis in a Small Space
Hi Your Artistic Ideaers! We’ve been reveling in spring here on Garden Photo of the Day, but today we’re heading south of the equator to see what fall is looking… Read More »Ezequiel’s Autumn in Buenos Aires
A narrow strip of forgotten lawn was all I could see out of my apartment when I moved into a Victorian-era Minneapolis home more than 25 years ago. The yard… Read More »Make a Big Impact in a Small Urban Space with Tropical Plants
When we only prioritize plants we want over plants our landscape needs, each season is filled with a never-ending list of chores: pruning, pinching, watering, treating, amending, and fertilizing, with… Read More »Low-Maintenance Plants for Your Region
I’ll admit it—I’m a pushover for large foliage. Maybe it’s because I’m a big fan of (garden) drama. Perhaps it’s because I’m a huge proponent of juxtaposition in the landscape.… Read More »Grow Northern Chinese Mayapple for Instant Magic in Shady Garden Spots
While we spend a considerable amount of time making our gardens hospitable for our plants, we must not forget to make these spaces equally inviting and comfortable for ourselves and… Read More »8 Expert Picks to Create a Serene Modern Patio
Hi Your Artistic Ideaers! We’ve been seeing a lot of delicate spring blooms on the blog so far this season, but today we’re heading to Surprise, Arizona to see a… Read More »Dawn’s Spring Garden in Arizona
The heart of my urban garden is completely secluded from onlookers, which was one of the primary goals when constructing it. Most people don’t know that it’s even there until… Read More »Maintaining Privacy Without the Fence
In the world of gardening, terms like naturalistic, xeric, and climate-resilient have become buzzwords for a gardening style that uses less water, fosters biodiversity, and adapts to climate change. More… Read More »How Lawn Replacement Benefits with Beauty, Sanctuary, and Habitat at SummerHome Garden
“Do you know that woman?” I asked John Mathews while in his front garden in Madison, Wisconsin, last year. We had been deep in conversation about a ginkgo when a… Read More »Building Community, One Garden at a Time | Letter from the Editor