Pathways - Page 17 of 17 - Fine Gardening

  • Colorful entryway garden along a curved path leading up to an arbor
    Design

    An Enchanting First Impression

    Like many modern houses, Gail Gee’s suburban home in Fulton, Maryland (USDA Hardiness Zone 7), features a front door well away from and out of sight of the driveway where…

  • Design

    Plants You Can Walk On

    Mulching the 3 acres of display and trial gardens at my perennial nursery was becoming expensive and time-consuming, so I decided to explore ground covers that would eventually eliminate the…

  • Design

    Small Trees That Like Shade

    A tiny shady spot in need of year-round structure: This is a scenario that gives even the most seasoned gardener nightmares. But areas like this are in every landscape—whether it’s…

  • Design

    Garden Design Lessons from Japan

    I can’t explain the sensation that washes over me when I’m in the presence of masterfully design Japanese gardens. Perhaps it’s my appreciation for how the human mind can look…

  • Design

    There’s More Than One Way to Be Bold in the Garden

    Any garden can be bold, like that of Marilyn Wallace. The spaces she creates, indoors and out, emphasize strong elements balanced by more delicate or intricate ones (or just empty…

  • How-To

    A Little Trick When Moving A Mature Rose Bush.

    It's never ideal to move a large rose bush in the summer. But sometime you just have to. Here are some tricks.

  • garden structures
    Design

    Arbors, Pergolas, Sheds, and Gazebos

    An arbor, pergola, shed, or gazebo can serve as a focal point in a garden. If you're seeking design inspiration for a garden building project this season, take a look…

  • Build a Stone-Edged Gravel Path
    Design

    Build a Stone-Edged Gravel Path

    A gravel path bordered by a cobblestone curb is works well with many garden styles and is relatively easy to build and maintain.