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 ...

Designing and maintaining the lawn and gardens around your home inspires a variety of styles. From the whimsy of cottage gardens to more meticulous and formal styles, there are lots of options to ...

Formal garden design, both classic and timeless, highlights strong evergreen structure and a peaceful palette. With origins dating back to ancient times, formal gardens are characterized by linear ...

Gardens are very individual. Everyone has a different vision of how they would like their garden to look. There are a number of different garden designs to choose from. In our climate, one of the more ...

Your perennials bloom and spread, the trees are growing. The hardscape — fences, gates, walkways, patios, decks — is in place. Just the right shrubbery provides a perfect backdrop for the meandering ...

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 ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. At a distance, grandeur in gardens leaves me cold. It seems miles away from life among plants, weeds and ...

The St. Georges started their garden 26 years ago when they purchased a bare lot on La Force Court to build their home. In the spring of 1997, they lost that home to a fire after which, with the help ...

In recent years, landscape design trends have migrated toward naturalistic aesthetics — a style that equally prioritizes ecological function, native plant selection, and beauty. For some, this may ...

Often when people desire a beautiful formal garden, but starting from scratch can sometimes be overwhelming. But there are ways to take a lateral approach to formal garden design. When most home ...