Creating a fall garden path involves thoughtful planning, selecting the right materials, and choosing plants that thrive in cooler temperatures while offering a burst of color and fragrance. Whether ...

When planning a new garden, getting the layout right pays dividends immediately and over the long term. A good garden layout makes the space more attractive and functional and can help reduce time ...

A garden path in South Salem, N.Y. This locust wood and gravel path is attractive as it provides firm footing even in wet weather. (Lee Reich) A path is a feature too often overlooked in a garden or ...

Lighting a garden path can be surprisingly hard to get right. It's easy to swing between two extremes: on the one hand, you can have a bright, safe path, but one that looks severe and stark - the ...

Concrete paver stepping stones surrounded by pea gravel in home garden - Cobalt S-Elinoi/Shutterstock Laying stepping stones is relatively easy for most DIYers, but planning your layout can be more ...

Garden paths are a key component of your garden’s design. Not only do they serve a practical function, they also help define your garden’s style. You should first determine the type of garden style ...

From space for messy play and den building to a place to grow their own, a garden can be a learning wonderland for kids. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, ...

Do you need a place to hide? A place that is all yours? A place to recover after a hard day? Perhaps you need a secret garden. Frances Hodgson Burnett’s book, titled "The Secret Garden" popularized ...

A garden path in South Salem, N.Y. This locust wood and gravel path is attractive even as it provides firm footing even in wet weather. Credit: Lee Reich / AP Sign up for the Concord Monitor's morning ...