Discover the top garden trends for 2026, plus practical design tips to help you update your outdoor space—no full overhaul required.

This year, gardening is getting a convenient makeover.

That all changed when, thanks to Meadow City Nursery’s website, I discovered the Native Garden Planner, a free online design tool at https://www.nativegardenplanner.com. The software was created by ...

As outdoor spaces have shrunk and the pace of life has become much faster than it used to be, new types of gardens have had to emerge. The best landscapes now aren’t measured in square footage or ...

Experts explain which garden plants can help calm the nervous system, from fragrant herbs to soft foliage — and how to design a more relaxing outdoor space.

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

Complete with advice from a gardening expert ...

If you’re thinking about re-landscaping the yard, you might want to consider some ideas from the 15th Annual Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden Tour. This self-driving tour, which rolls through ...

While there are so many plants that need pruning for them to give their full potential, there are also a fair few that "never ...