Small Gardens 29 Ideabooks

The Manhattan skyline offers some of the world’s most dramatic and recognizable architectural icons, and city dwellers with access to those exclusive views highlight them in any way possible. In the shadow of the Empire State Building, architect more »

Whoever suggested we "deck the halls with boughs of holly" clearly wasn't also trying to cook a turkey, wrap gifts and bake dozens of cookies. Planting a container garden is rarely on the holiday to-do list, yet it is such a perfect way to welcome friends... more »

Many favorite recipes for a Thanksgiving dinner call for fresh herbs. But instead of rushing to market to find what you need, wouldn’t it be nice to just step outside your door? Fresh herbs not only pack a more flavorful punch than their dry counterparts,... more »

Freshman gardeners sometimes think they need to do everything "correctly" — like buying new state-of-the-art tools, planters and soil. The secret that veteran gardeners know is that creative gardening can be done with a little humor, a little money... more »

When summer winds down, your container gardens may be looking past their prime. Perhaps a plant or two didn’t make it — or you have the opposite problem: They did so well that they’re taking over your container (sweet potato vine, anyone?). If this... more »

I don’t know about you, but where I live (USDA zone 6) it’s been a long, hot, dry summer. With triple-digit temperatures for most of the summer, my containers look worse for the... more »

Window planter boxes are a great way to add an architectural element and a boost of color to your home's exterior. There are a wide variety of styles out there; I chose to create a simple box style to reflect our 1900 cabin-style home and shed. We... more »

Between the scorching summer sun and extended vacations, it's probably not a surprise when your outdoor plants start looking like they need a little love. Instead of paying the neighbor kids to keep your vegetation hydrated every time you hit the beach,... more »

I thought I was pretty clever when I came up with a successful formula for a plant combination in a pot. I’d make my plant selections using an “uppy,” a “downy” and a “bulky.” The uppy for height. The... more »

Everything from cinnamon basil to California lilac grows in Caitlin and Owen Black's backyard in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighborhood. The co-owners of Aloe Designs use this space as a test garden for their... more »

When we talk about small gardens, what do we really mean? Against the gardens of Versailles or the English landscape gardens of the 18th century, all our gardens are small. Outdoor space is a precious commodity, especially when it is compact space yet... more »

If you're anything like me, you don't bat an eye at adorning your interior walls with colorful accessories. So why does your fence remain a blank slate? Take advantage of the vertical space your fence provides by enhancing it with potted... more »

Have you ever walked by a house that looked a little flat, a little bare? Something was missing, but you couldn't quite put your finger on it? Try imagining that house with one simple little addition — a window box. Picture... more »

I've spent the past week soaking up the local color in Collioure, France. It's a town so full of beauty and charm that we basically threw all our planned day trips out the window and have been enjoying the architecture, colors, art, vistas and locals... more »