Formal gardens are located both in the shade or sun. The term, formal garden, is used to describe many types of gardens, but it always denotes form and pattern. They differ from the informal or more ...

What is a formal garden? originally appeared on Dengarden. A formal garden sounds grand and imposing, evoking images of huge, impeccably manicured gardens attached to European palaces. But what if we ...

Many gardeners assume that shady areas are destined to remain colorless and dull, but nothing could be further from the truth. Shade gardens offer unique opportunities to create lush, vibrant displays ...

Many gardeners love being outside in their garden on a beautiful sunny summer afternoon. But what if your garden is in a full-sun location and the air temperature is 95 degrees with a heat index of ...

As discussed in my previous article, to start a shade garden, you need to know the amount of light you get at certain times of the year, the condition of your soil, and the surrounding vegetation.

Inkberry holly is the shrub replacing boxwood in formal gardens. Designers explain why it's the best alternative for pest and ...

Shade seems to dog the urban gardener like no other problem: deep shade from surrounding buildings and big evergreens; medium shade from mature trees; dappled shade from younger deciduous trees. Most ...

If you have not visited the formal gardens at the Allerton Park and Retreat Center near Monticello, I strongly recommend making the trip. These spectacular gardens combine exquisite landscape design ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The Garden Club of America collection ...

A formal garden sounds grand and imposing, evoking images of huge, impeccably manicured gardens attached to European palaces. But what if we told you that anyone can have a formal garden, even in a ...