A structure of pleached crab apple trees, bordered by a wildflower meadow, links a minimalist addition to an old house in Buckinghamshire

Set your containers free from the patio — placed among plantings in the ground, they fill unsightly gaps, let you experiment and more

Short enough to step over, high enough to be a stretch ... check out these radically different hedge styles and tell us your opinion

Do you want garden edging made of stone, concrete, metal or wood? Here are things to consider when choosing

Get the effects of a shrub but in less time — and drawing more winged pollinators — with these herbaceous perennials

Let's not skirt the issue: Christmas trees look more polished when the base is dressed

Splashes, spots and stripes: Confidently mix things up in your border planting with our 4-step recipe

This long-blooming eastern North American native shrub finds a home in landscapes around the world

These standouts hold up in drought, heat and humidity — and their good looks hold up to scrutiny

Juice up a small garden with one of these easier-care or worth-the-effort fruit trees for a mild climate