Gardening & Landscaping

Mediterranean gardens are popular for their opulence and because the style is so prevalent throughout Greece, Spain, Italy and southern France, making the style easily recognizable. Learn how to landscape your yard or garden in this article in our complete series on garden styles.

Perhaps no other garden style is more natural and inviting than the woodland garden style. And if you are lucky enough to live in a woodland geography, nature makes your landscaping job much easier as well.

Wild flowers, stone paths and grasses define the Prairie garden style. Natural in form yet clearly defined, this popular garden style is found throughout much of the United States, from Texas to Canada.

Lush and colorful. the tropical style of garden design can work in a wider range of climates than you might think. Learn what defines the tropical style and how you can transform your yard or patio space into your own tropical paradise.

A rose garden can be a fun and rewarding hobby for the enthusiast who has the time and patience to enjoy having one. Learn what it takes to plant your own rose garden.

A water garden will add serenity and natural beauty to your home landscape design. Read our guide to learn how to create a water garden in your own yard!

By integrating geometric shapes and patterns, a formal or knot garden gives your landscape design a formal structure. Learn the basics of designing your own knot garden or formal garden for your yard!

Are you a plant lover but don’t have a yard to call your own? Or is your home situated on a plot of land approximately the size of a postage stamp? If you don’t have enough dirt to plant even a single miniature rose bush, you can still have an attractive and stylish garden by [...]

Composite deck materials offer easier maintenance then real wood decking, making them an attractive option to consider. Learn about the benefits, disadvantages, selection, installation and maintenance of composite decks in our complete guide…

Whether you have a large garden or a small one, the Japanese style garden is a terrific choice. It’s both soothing and beautiful. Since the number of plants are kept to a minimum, it’s a good choice for someone who doesn’t have a green thumb. However, don’t think that a Japanese Garden doesn’t require much [...]

A vegetable garden will add natural beauty to your landscaping and provide a great way to relax and unwind. And the bounty of your harvest makes having a vegetable garden most rewarding.

If you live in a hot, dry climate a garden with rocks and cactus will be low maintenance. Even if you live in a more temperate climate, a well designed rock garden will look nice and save time since there’s no lawn to mow!

Learn about the history, design, layout and plant types to use in a cottage style garden. Whimsical and colorful, the cottage garden offers serene beauty.

You don’t have to have a big yard to achieve a grand landscape design. Learn how to maximize space and design themes in your small garden space.

Wood fencing is one of the most popular and decorative fencing materials on the market. However, your fence may soon lose its appeal if you don’t maintain it. Learn more about what types of wood fencing options are available.