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Garden borders have a relatively short history; the origins of today's garden borders were popularized in 19th century England when fragrant plants were common borders.

Onions in the perennial flower garden? You might be surprised how alliums can add dynamic color, unique form and unusual shape to your garden.

The rose is popular for its fragrance and its beauty; in addition to the classical rose garden, roses are ideal fragrant flowers for scented garden borders.

Border edgings are important for blending the garden bed with the outside landscaping. See annual plants that provide color for garden border edges.

Coleus add a stunning splash of color to your landscape, flower beds, borders or containers. This versitle plant is often grown in shade but many are sun tolerant.

Perennial Cortaderia selloana, or Pampas grass, throws out stunning feathery plumes offering height and spectacular sights to borders from October into November.

Autumn and Winter months signal a dormant time in the garden but gardeners don't have to hibernate as well. These are fall and winter tasks to care for garden plants.

These edible plants will make attractive garden border edges, while still providing a harvest for the kitchen table.

Garden designers agree that red colored plants in the garden can greatly affect the senses of those who view them. When red is used sparingly it can be beautiful.

Tall grass prairie, which once covered large portions of Manitoba, is still preserved in the southern part of the province, as well as a garden in the heart of Winnipeg.

Wood sage (Salvia nemorosa) cultivars can be a gardener's magnet attracting beneficial insects including bees and butterflies to their nectar-rich stands of flowers.

A country garden of one's own will ease the stress of living in the concrete jungle. There are lots of ways to bring that relaxed style into a small city space.

Bluestone Perennials specializes in bulbs, plants and shrubs that live for more than one growing season and for many gardeners form the main bulk of their garden.

Whether you are designing a new garden or improving an existing plot, there is a lot of work involved. But with proper planning, it can be fairly inexpensive.

Elder, Sambucus niger, Druids' hedge tree and healing herb, provides dye, jam, witches' wands and herb tea to stop virus influenza in its tracks.

Here are types of Nicotiana for growing in a variety of themed gardens. The many species of flowering tobacco plants inspire many ideas for annual flower gardens.

Country cottage gardens are reminiscent of traditional England; learn how to create and choose traditional cottage garden flowers for an old English style summer garden.

Modern low-maintenance plants surrounding walkway and patio edges in memorial and meditation garden designs convey intimacy. Choosing suitable garden plants is crucial.

See the best of the new perennial plants available to home gardeners in 2008. New colors, healthier plants and interesting flower forms can all be found.

These flowering shrubs and perennial plants are all known to attract butterflies to the garden. Flowers and flutters - what could be better?

Everybody can make an effort to tackle environmental issues, however small. Recycling is for whole family involvement. It's not just about waste disposal

Receding snows are a welcome site for winter-weary people, but the presence of torn-up lawns, mole hills and snow mold are tangible examples of the work that lies ahead.

Begun as an experimental farm below Reynolda House, the Village and Gardens attract shoppers, naturalists, and those interested in early 20th century NC local history.

A detailed discussion of how to add interest to the winter landscape through the use of seeds, seedpods and seedheads on plants.

Decaying wood provides every bit as much essential wildlife habitat as live trees do.

A border of plants around a vegetable patch can be useful and decorative. Here are ideas for edging plants to surround the kitchen garden.

Gardens located in exposed areas, near the shore or on the plains, are subject to lots of wind that can damage some garden plants.

It is easy to maximize your gardening space by planting some of these beautiful miniature varieties of favorite bulbs. Great for small garden space or to add extra color!

Here is a list of the recognized rose classifications for Species and Old Garden Roses and ideas for using rose plants in various garden designs and landscape situations.