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

Any flower planted en masse or in large groups will result in a stunning display. A border edged in the same plant will offer the same show and a neat orderly appearance.

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

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

A gardening book that highlights garden planning, design, plant selection and special techniques shared by some of the top gardeners in America.

Consider these planting ideas to soften the appearance of a sidewalk or finish a pathway garden. Flowering plant groupings make beautiful landscaped walkways.

Rosemary is a popular garden perennial useful in herb, fragrance and container gardens. See the different types of rosemary available and how to care for them.

See top six picks for perennials with weeping or cascading growth habit. From ground cover to larger near-shrubs; did your favorite plant make the list?

Ornamental grasses are a hardy, beautiful choice for certain parts of the landscape.

Coleus is usually an annual plant grown for the colorful leaves and is a favorite edging or container plant. Many varieties of coleus are available.

Garden ponds attract many beneficial insects. Dragonflies and damselflies will live in backyard habitats with water and native grasses and wildflower plantings.

No garden is complete without attractive ground covers and these fragrant plants will work perfectly in a fragrance garden! Plants for both sun and shade are included.

Summer savory is an easy-to-grow herb that belongs in the kitchen garden. It's aromatic, attracts beneficial pollinators, and is useful in the kitchen.

These plants have a myriad of medicinal, culinary and decorative uses, several of which are detailed here.

Long-prized for herb gardens and flower gardens alike, the pot marigold has many uses. A hardy, sun-loving annual flower that provides months of color.

Selecting the right rose plant can be a daunting task. Take a look at the modern rose classifications to find a class of roses suited for your garden area.

Nicotiana, sweet alyssum and marigolds have similar growing needs. Beginning gardeners will find these annual plants easy to grow when starting a garden hobby.

Plant names are rich with charm and description. These annuals, perennials and shrubs all have fall, autumn or harvest themed names.

The Tudor Queen Elizabeth I was courted by her favorite, Robert Dudley, at Kenilworth Castle. To charm the queen, he created an elaborate garden for her private pleasure.

These annuals all provide exciting color in the spring when gardeners are ready for the first signs of life in their garden. Here are some favorite early annuals.

These twelve plants will make your shade garden the envy of the neighborhood.