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6 Garden Trends To Skip In 2026

This year, gardening is getting a convenient makeover.
Complete with advice from a gardening expert ...
From pet-friendly plants to Grandma’s prized blooms, these ideas inspire a yard that’s uniquely you ...
If you've tried scattering wildflower seeds to create the Instagram meadow effect and failed, try the mosaic planting trend ...
Discover the top garden trends for 2026, plus practical design tips to help you update your outdoor space—no full overhaul required.
Setting a clear intention can improve your design decisions and plant choices — especially if you’re “a nursery grabber” who makes impulse buys at the garden center. By Margaret Roach Nicole Juday, ...
“If you don’t know where you are going, you are going to end up somewhere else.” This sage adage, credited to Yogi Berra, pinpoints the importance of planning. If you are a novice gardener and you ...
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... This column resumes the development of a butterfly garden to fill a 270-square-foot open space resulting from the removal of a large invasive shrub. The ...
Designing your garden can be as simple as taking a photo and dreaming up ideas. Once you have an idea in mind, you can start planning which seeds and plants you'll bring to your space. This content ...
Today’s column continues the garden development series with a focus on plant selection. Garden development can be a productive activity during winter’s cold and rainy days, as gardeners wait patiently ...
As the winter chill blankets much of North America, gardeners are already dreaming about the vibrant blooms and delicious harvests of spring.