Different Themes

Railroading isn’t just an indoor hobby anymore. Combine your love of trains with your love of gardening, and you’ll be on the right track for outdoor family fun. Want to learn more about this growing hobby? We’ve got your ticket right here!

Turn your back yard into a natural-looking woodland escape – and preserve the beauty of native plants in the process.

A rural roadside hill is transformed into a sea of color. The impact is dramatic and the hillside is protected against erosion.

Wildlife gardens that attract songbirds, hummingbirds and butterflies bring garden enjoyment to new heights. Understanding the natural habitats of these delicate creatures and how to adapt your garden to encourage wildlife is the first step in getting your bird and butterfly garden of the ground.

Color rules by day, but at night, there’s nothing like masses of fragrant white flowers to take your breath away. Forget about flipping the switch – illuminate your garden with moonlight and a dazzling array of white-blooming cultivars and complementary foliage in pale green and silver.

Even if it’s late in the evening before you can sit back and relax, the moon garden gives busy homeowners the chance to enjoy nature – even in the dark – with white-flowering and fragrant plants.

Green roofs can be stunningly beautiful or just a great way to help protect our environment, lower heating and cooling costs, and make fresh air. Learn about the different types of green roofs – as well as which one may be best for you.

If you’ve got the space and long for a natural look to your garden, consider growing a backyard meadow. Such an ever-changing, low-maintenance “field” can reduce your gardening workload, as well as attract all kinds of wonderful wildlife year-round. Here are some tips to help you get started.

Planted in particular patterns, knot gardens evoke romance and allure, and the amazing textures and colors of today’s plant palette help produce some outstanding designs. Check out what designer Tammy Clayton has created, or invent your own designs. Either way, the knot garden is one style sure to delight!

You’ve probably thought to use a container planting to spruce up a patio or front porch, but those aren’t the only spots for creative pots! Bring the “wow” factor to all areas of your garden and home with unique container designs that show off your gardening prowess!

Learn how to bring the classic look of Tuscan and Provincial gardens to your back yard with selections native to the Mediterranean – or cold-hardy alternatives. In addition to their natural beauty, these wonderful plants are exceptionally drought- and heat-tolerant while offering aromatic foliage and culinary seasoning.

Gardening with native plants can get confusing – but once you get growing, it can be an amazing adventure! Before you start, consider how far you’re willing to take this gardening theme, as well as how you’d like to use these gorgeous plants in your yard.

Longing for a tropical getaway? Plan one for your own back yard! Create a cozy spot, add some lush palms and beautiful tropical bloomers, and you’ll be set to enjoy the tropics all season long – without even getting on a plane!

Think you’ve run out of places to plant? Hit the pavement! Pavement gardens are beautiful as they are unusual. Follow the story of one Northern gardener inspired to plant one of these blacktop beauties – and learn some tips on how to grow your own.

The traditional English border is a romantic gardening style that employs flowers to stunning effect. Learn the easy tips on how to grow an English border garden with annual plants.

Tropical plants add an exotic look, unusual texture and interesting shape to the garden and home. Some can even survive mild winters in nontropical climates with a little protection. The best part is that they can be enjoyed year-round – either indoors or outside.

Has the fact that most blue flowers actually appear purple got you feeling...well, blue? Plants with real blue flowers do exist – you just need to know your options. Check out this Top 10 list of true-blue garden flowers – they’re simply blue-tiful!

Few scenes in nature are more picturesque than a woodland garden. Not sure what to do with the shade in your yard? Using foliage in a woodland setting to create chest-deep waves of texture and carpets of plush green is a great idea for the shady garden.