Types of Gardens

Explore different types of gardens, from raised beds and containers to shade and fall gardens. Find growing tips and ideas to suit your space and season.

Your guide to planting, growing, and caring for shade-loving perennials that brighten up any garden

Discover how to plant and care for moss—the ancient, eco-friendly plant that thrives in shady gardens.

Using Companion Planting and Crop Rotation

Cold Frames, Row Covers, and Greenhouse Tips

Maximize small spaces with smart vertical gardening techniques, perfect for patios, balconies, and backyard walls.

A Back-Friendly Way to Grow Vegetables, Herbs, and Flowers

Beautiful (and Affordable) DIY Garden Path Ideas

Plus, Add an Optional "Pest Protector" Screen Mesh Cover

Fall Garden Care: Which Perennials to Cut Back—and Which to Leave Standing

Don’t leave your garden a mess before winter! Follow these 11 essential fall cleanup tasks to keep your soil healthy and make spring gardening easier.

Planting, Growing, and Caring for Bleeding Hearts

A Complete Guide to Planting, Growing, and Caring for Impatiens in Shade Gardens and Containers

Planting, growing, and caring for Japanese Pachysandra

Planting tips, care basics, dividing, overwintering, varieties, and problem-solving for coral bells.

Discover Tips for Planting, Maintaining, and Enjoying This Graceful Shade-Loving Grass

Turn Up the Color with Caladiums!

What to Do With All Those Leftover Leaves: How to Turn Autumn Leaves Into Garden Gold

Gathering Wild Food and Knowledge

Keeping Mums Coming Back Year After Year

There's a Difference Between Florist and Garden Mums

Add Stunning Fall Color to Your Landscape with Shrubs

Create a Cozy, Productive Patio Garden This Fall

Harvesting, Preserving, Planting, and More

Quick-Growing Vegetables That are Good for Container Gardening

Essential September Gardening Tips for a Healthy Fall Garden

These Leafy Greens Grow Fast in Warm, Late-Summer Soil

Discover colorful fall-blooming flowers, shrubs, trees, and vines that extend your garden’s beauty well into autumn.

Learn How to Grow More Food in Less Space!

What to Plant in a Fall Garden: Cool-Weather Crops That Thrive

Growing Lettuce in Containers: Big Harvests, Small Spaces

How to Plant and Grow Vegetables in Pots

Discover leafy greens, root crops, and cool-season favorites that thrive in partial shade.

Planning a Long-lasting, Colorful Garden

Which vegetables grow best next to each other?

No Space to Spread? Grow Up Instead!

Aster Varieties to Try in Your Garden

Discover the easiest, highest-yield plants for raised bed gardening—including beginner favorites and space-saving picks.

Keep classic hanging basket plants abloom all season long

What Can I Grow on a Terrace, Balcony, or Rooftop?

Capture Heavy Rainfall and Support Pollinators

From 5-Gallon Buckets to Trash Cans, Grow Crops in Pots!

Best flowers and foliage plants to grow in dry shade

Different types of soil, how much soil, and other considerations.

Pros and Cons of Square-Foot Gardening for You

The Ultimate Guide to Community Gardens: Growing Food and Community Spirit

Understanding Light Levels and Plant Shade Definitions

Choosing the Best Perennials and Annuals for Containers

How Do You Design a Raised Bed Garden?

Yes, you can plant potatoes in raised beds or planters!

White Flowers That Shine in the Moonlight

Garden layouts and plant lists to help you plan a rain garden

How to Choose the Best Vegetable Garden Layout for Your Space

Take Raised Beds to the Next Level with Hügelkultur

Vegetables and Fruit Bred for Small-Space Gardening

Which Garden Bed Is Right for You? Comparing Popular Gardening Methods

What to Put in a Planter for Fall and Winter

A southwestern gardener's garden story and photos

Transform your garden into a magnet for good fortune by using ancient Feng Shui principles.

Excellent vegetable garden layout

Garden Planner Testimonial and Photos

Traditional Backyard Garden Plot Plan

Raised Bed Garden Plot Plan

Traditional Backyard Garden Plot Plan

Learn how to Plant, Grow, and Care for Cast Iron Plants

A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Planting, Growing, and Caring for Philodendrons

DIY Potting Soil Recipe to Save Money

Simple tips for growing healthy potatoes in pots, bags, and containers

Plant the Right Flowers for Your Window’s Light, Location, and Style

Grow a Drought-Tolerant Garden Using Xeriscaping

A few things to know before you get your hands dirty.

Winter is for dreaming! Plan your perfect garden.

What Is Hydroponics? The Basics of Hydroponic Gardening at Home

9 free "start a garden" premade garden plans

See How to Layout a Vegetable, Herb, and Fruit Garden

Vegetable garden layout plans and pictures

Design Your Small Farm or Homestead Garden