When a yard feels more cluttered than it really is, it may not have been divided into clearly defined areas for different uses. That’s often the problem with a small yard — it’s not the actual amount of space but…
Before you decide what to plant, you need to first plan the major paths through your yard. These define circulation in your yard, linking major areas. Rather than just existing as gaps left over from the garden beds, your paths…
A sunny corner may appear rather shady at nine in the morning, with just a few rays appearing by four in the afternoon. A garden bed alongside the house might get glorious early light, only to slip into shade by…
Before you select specific plant varieties for your garden, draw your garden beds onto paper to scale. Then for each plant, draw a circle to represent its spread at maturity. For example, if you’re choosing a shrub that will be…