The front yard is a passerby or visitor’s first impression of your home and you. It is also the first thing you see when you ...

The first garden I actually designed was inspired by a book: “English Cottage Gardening for American Gardeners” by Margaret Hensel. Hobbled by a leg cast for six months, I spent the winter of 1992-93 ...

Your front yard is the first impression guests have of your home, and one of the most effective ways to enhance its curb appeal is by incorporating beautiful flower beds. Whether you have a green ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Morning glories have long been favorites in an informal or cottage garden for their charming vining habit ...

Whether you live in an urban area or a beach cottage on the coast, if your home is sited close to the street, landscaping the front yard can pose quite a challenge. Let these thoughtfully designed ...

Primeau, founding editor of Canadian Gardening magazine, posits that a perfect lawn may not always be a good thing, arguing that well-manicured lawns are high-maintenance, chemical-dependent water ...

The dog days of August typically are not my favorite monthtime in the garden. Everything either wilts from the heat or becomes overgrown and unruly – or both. But with a cool July, flowers are still ...