Garden Design
The Garden Path That Changes the View
A garden path changes the view by directing sightlines, hiding destinations and revealing plants in sequence, so even…
The garden collection
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Browse pieces about garden design, planting, materials and garden history. Each takes one clear question and gives you a fresh way to read the space around you.
Planting
Upright or Spreading Plants for a Narrow Border?
Upright or spreading plants for a narrow border? Compare their shapes and choose a planting pattern that adds height…
Garden History
Before the Garden Room Had a Name
Garden room history traces how medieval cloisters, Renaissance courts, and English pleasure gardens shaped outdoor…
Planting
The More Plant Varieties, the Better?
A thoughtful planting scheme needs more than variety. Learn how repeated plants, seasonal roles, and a simple editing…
Seasonal Seeing
A Late-Autumn Visit for Shape and Structure
A late-autumn garden visit reveals which silhouettes, stems, and surfaces anchor the view, so you can plan a clear…