Gardening Ideas & Inspiration

With dramatic foliage and distinctive plumes, ornamental grass comes in all kinds of sizes to suit virtually any garden. Read this guide to learn more about the types of ornamental grasses available.

Why settle for a one-note planting when there’s so much variety to try? Here’s how to weave a tapestry of low-growing perennials that will beautify your yard.

Learn the basics of this burgeoning botanical trend and install a vertical garden for décor and more, indoors or out.

With their ornamental beauty and adaptable natures, many perennial garden favorites are worth a second look for their resiliency in an era of weather extremes.

Winter container gardening is a chance to flex your creative muscles and add visual interest to your landscaping when the growing season has paused.

A fall garden is a fantastic way to extend your growing season. Here are the best vegetables to grow no matter what your zone.

The basics of hydroponics explained—plus the pros and cons of gardening without soil.

Enjoy the natural element houseplants bring to your home while protecting your fur babies with these non-toxic options.

Want to bring life into your space? If lighting is an issue, these indoor low-light plants are best.

A symmetrical design of raised beds grows out of a blank patch of turf­, adding beauty and productivity to the landscape.

If you’ve ever fantasized about growing a fruit tree, it’s entirely possible, even if you don’t have acres of land. A small backyard or even a pot on a balcony will do.

There are plenty of beautiful plants that don’t need direct sunlight to thrive. The best perennial shade plants for your yard fit not only the climate but also the look and feel that you want for your yard or garden.

If one of your family members or friends has a green thumb, find a gift that supports their love of gardening. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the best gardening gifts to help you find the product that’s right for your loved one.

Decades in the making, this terraced garden offers 360-degrees of color, while providing layers of privacy from nearby neighbors and a lush habitat for visiting wildlife.

Turn your home into a tropical paradise with an ice cream banana tree. In this guide, we’ll explain everything you need to know about the tree, including what it looks like and how to grow and maintain one.

Chances are you don’t have a zen garden in your backyard or outside the office. But you could still bring the essence of one to your coffee table or desk with these small-scale terrains.

Landscape Contractor Jenn Nawada shares her favorite seedling starter kit, as well as her go-to books on gardening.

Don’t throw away your wood ash from your fireplace—read these tips for how to put it to good use in your home and garden.

Fix up the outside on every side of the house.

You can easily create an ideal habitat for growing vegetables in your yard with little more than a few boards, a shovel, and some soil.

Whether you’ve got a tiny patch of green or all-out acreage, make the most of it with the next installment in our guide to the year’s best new products

A smart, new way to carry in the garden crops

A California couple romance their compact property by carving out colorful garden rooms with plenty of guest-ready seating

Whether you have small or large garden shed plans, we offer an all-encompassing guide on your installing, building, and purchasing options, as well as designing and custom accenting your cozy workspace.

A homeowner with a magpie’s eye and a restless imagination turns his garden into a space brimming with ideas

This hefty support will keep your peonies from sagging

Compact yet overflowing with blooms, this perennial garden gives its owners a spectacular show all summer long