The concept of the paradise garden dates back thousands of years, with historical examples found in Persian, Mughal and ...

Nothing is more disconcerting than a garden that is a chaotic mishmash of all sorts of plants, 10 different paving materials, and too many colours. Yet that is what happens in most of our gardens. The ...

Triadic harmony in gardening involves using three colors that are equidistant on the color wheel. Red, blue, and yellow are an easy and effective triadic color scheme for gardens. While specific ...

In a world that constantly vies for our attention, the quest for a pocket of peace within our own homes has become more than ...

Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese art of placement, focuses on creating a harmonious environment that promotes positive energy ...

What a glorious day when you can gaze across the landscape and be happy with what you have created. You have removed all the weeds, put down mulch, picked up the sticks that were downed from the last ...

Large or little, bold or delicate – the size of your pattern can transform a space. Designers reveal how to use scale to ...

Horticulturalists and herbalists share tips for nurturing plants with health benefits. A garden designed by Bridghe McCracken, the founder of Helia Land Design, featuring a profusion of Russian sage.

Fruits and vegetables need plenty of nutrients and water to thrive in a garden. California native plants prefer unamended soils and need little water once they’re established. Separation is the key to ...