Garden Planning
Michael Vyskocil
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Ornamental Grasses for the Garden
Ornamental grasses add height and beauty to any landscape. Plus, their versatility and all-season interest makes them attractive additions to your garden. Learn about the different varieties of ornamental grasses and how to care for them in your yard and garden.
Onions in Your Flower Garden and The Beauty of Bulbs
Bring onions to your flower gardens (really) by planting alliums in the landscape. Learn all about these bulbs that can add dynamic color and form to your garden. Plus, discover a way to use bulbs to create a blooming springtime garden in a small space.
Lilies can add color and drama to both land and water gardens. Find out how to give your landscape a shot of color in late summer with stately lilies and discover some sources for water lilies for your home water garden or pond.
Bring the colors and scents of the tropics to your garden by planting a few tropical bulbs. Learn the different types of bulbs you can grow in your garden to enjoy their beautiful summertime blooms.
What to Plant in Shade Gardens: Ground Cover and Plants that Thrive in the Shade
Have a bare spot in the landscape and don't know what to do with it? Try using ground covers to fill in the blanks. Learn ways to use this "living mulch" in your yard and garden. Plus, cool off from the heat this summer by creating your very own shade garden. ...
Add vertical height and interest to your garden with a few annual vines. Construct a pole for vines in your garden for a dramatic focal point, or make your vines mobile by planting them in a container.
Front Entry Facelift and Gardens for Butterflies
The front door of your home sends out a welcome to family, neighbors and passers-by. But if your front entry could use a little makeover, find out how to give your front entry a facelift. Plus, learn basic techniques to turn your backyard into a rest stop for fluttering butterflies.
Guide to Good Soil for Your Garden
Dig into good soil for your garden with this primer on grading and improving your soil. Learn how to determine your soil type and learn remedies for improving the quality of your garden soil.
Adding Color to Your Winter Garden and Getting a Jump on Spring Planting
Cool-season annuals provide early color in a spring garden—and an opportunity for you to start planting when you just can't wait any longer. And speaking of waiting—gardeners usually can't wait until the last frost to begin planting. Fortunately, there are some ways to plant crops early, even if there is still ...
Handy Hand Tools and A Pot of Beautiful Bulbs
Use this time before the spring planting season to inventory your garden shed with our Handy Hand Tools that'll help you tackle any spring pruning job large or small. Plus, learn some easy tips for creating a pot full of beautiful bulbs.