Front gardens and paving
Everything filed under design in our gardening coverage, the 19 reports filed on it so far.
Accessible Gardening Ideas for Easier Growing
Gardening Know How outlines seven practical ideas to make gardens more accessible, focusing on raised bed height, path surfaces, vertical growing, and
RHS launches Railway Stations in Bloom award
The Royal Horticultural Society has launched a new award for volunteer-maintained railway station gardens, with Cardross in Scotland named the first
Four Plants for a Northeast Garden Shopping List
Horticulturist Joann Vieira recommends four standout plants, including Japanese spicebush and 'Gold Bullion' hellebore, for Northeast gardens...
Pam Penick's Four Expert Plant Picks for Southwest Gardens
Austin-based gardening author Pam Penick recommends four resilient, water-wise plants suited for the Southwest's challenging climate, detailing their
Nadine Mitschunas wins Gardens of the Year 2026 Best
Ecologist Nadine Mitschunas has won the Gardens of the Year 2026 'Best of the Best' competition with her Oxfordshire allotment, beating 20 finalists...
Five Prairie Plants to Revitalize Tired Fall Gardens
Gardening Know How recommends five low-maintenance, drought-tolerant prairie perennials and grasses that provide vibrant color and pollinator support...
Gardening Know How offers nine cooling
The source provides nine landscape design strategies to make gardens feel cooler during summer heatwaves, focusing on plant selection, water...
7 Drought-Tolerant Perennials for Early Fall Gardens
Gardening Know How recommends seven drought-tolerant perennial plants that maintain vibrant color and structure through early fall dry spells...
Heather Tuckman's Front Entry Garden Makeover
Designer Heather Tuckman transformed her Pennsylvania home's confusing, flood-prone entrance into a welcoming, functional courtyard garden by...
Fall Container Garden Ideas From GPOD Readers
Fine Gardening's GPOD feature shows six reader-submitted ideas for transitioning container gardens and displays into autumn, using plants like mums
Brittney's Chicago Container Gardens Foster Healing
A Chicago gardener in Zone 6a shares how creating vibrant container gardens became a therapeutic practice and a source of family connection, moving...
7 Night-Scented Plants for Evening Gardens
Gardening Know How recommends seven fragrant plants that release stronger aromas after dark, ideal for planting near patios and windows.
Problem-Solving Plants for Challenging Shade Gardens
A gardening expert recommends specific plants for difficult shaded areas, including golden ragwort for dry shade, Sugar Shack buttonbush for wet...
Shade-Loving Plants for Tough Gardens
Two horticulture experts recommend resilient plants for challenging shady areas, listing specific species and cultivars suited to various hardiness...
Paul Morrow: 9 Drought-Tolerant Tricks
Paul Morrow Garden Designer outlines nine creative landscape designer tricks for drought-tolerant gardens that cut watering time, not style.
Rattlesnake Master: Prairie Native Outshines Mediterranean
Rattlesnake master, a striking prairie native, is quietly replacing Mediterranean drought-tolerant plants in gardens, offering hardiness, wildlife...
Top Drought-Tolerant Shrubs for Low-Maintenance Front Yards
Landscape designers recommend 10 resilient shrubs that thrive with minimal watering, offering year-round beauty and curb appeal. These...
Paving Over Front Gardens Contributes to Hotter Nights
A recent study suggests that paving over front gardens is exacerbating the urban heat island effect, particularly at night.
Drought-Resilient Plants and Grey-Water Strategies for UK Gardens
As Britain faces increasingly dry summers, the Beth Chatto Gardens showcase which species survive severe drought and how gardeners can responsibly...