Planting Ideas135 Stories

Select plants in these color combinations to create an outdoor space that’s cheerful, energizing or calming

We all need somebody to lean on. And when a rose supports a climbing vine, the results can totally transform a small garden

Transform a shade garden with moisture-loving golden grasses, textural leaves and a sprinkling of flowers

Blend bold foliage and flowers to create a powerful combination that will hold its own even in the harsh light of midsummer

Draw winged wonders while maintaining a strong design aesthetic to please human visitors to your garden year-round

Get the look of this modern foundation planting by focusing on a restrained color palette with tasteful accents

Make a strong design statement in an unexpected place with these ideas for perimeter plantings, pocket gardens and more

Abundant flowers, a heady fragrance and striking foliage combine for a romantic front-yard garden that's deceptively low maintenance

Pros, including two found on Houzz, used plant colors, textures and shapes to soften and enliven landscapes

From rural Netherlands acreage to a Minneapolis rooftop garden, these wild and exuberant spaces surprise and delight

Pros share their top plant picks in this roundup of beautiful and beneficial native trees from around the country