Garden Design

Garden Design is a magazine that comes out four times a year, featuring 148 pages filled with rich content, stunning photos, and printed on high-quality paper—all without any advertisements! It's similar to a "bookazine" format. Since its launch in 1982, Garden Design has been a source of inspiration and practical tips for readers who appreciate the art of gardening and want to enhance the beauty and functionality of their outdoor areas.

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Growing Desert Willow Trees: A Complete Guide - Garden Design

2 months ago | gardendesign.com | Anne Balogh

Photo by: Sage Photography / Shutterstock Are you searching for a tree that produces showy, long-lasting blooms and a canopy of lush green foliage, even in the desert heat? Then look no further than the desert willow (Chilopsis linearis), a small, fast-growing tree named for its slender, willow-like leaves.
How to Grow Little Bluestem: A Low-Maintenance Native Grass - Garden Design

Mar 18, 2025 | gardendesign.com | Anne Balogh

Prairie Winds® 'Blue Paradise' little bluestem. Photo by: Proven WinnersA rugged native of North American tallgrass prairies, little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) also shines in the perennial garden because of its many ornamental attributes and easy-care nature. This clumping, warm-season ornamental grass is prized for its upright blue-green foliage, which turns vibrant shades of red, orange, and copper in the fall.
How to Grow & Care for Homalomena - Garden Design

Feb 24, 2025 | gardendesign.com | Anne Balogh

StyleLush™ Sea Turtle™ Maggy (Homalomena rubescens). Photo by: Proven WinnersHomalomena (also known as shield plant) is a rising star in the houseplant world, flaunting large, lush heart-shaped leaves that bring a touch of the tropics to any indoor space. This trendy member of the aroid family, and a close relative of Philodendron and Alocasia, thrives in low to medium light conditions, making it ideal for homes with limited natural light.
Terrarium Plants: 16 Best Houseplants for Stunning Terrariums - Garden Design

Jan 16, 2025 | gardendesign.com | Anne Balogh

Network News™ World Views™ nerve plant. Photo by Proven Winners. Exposure: Bright indirect light Humidity: High Size: 3 to 8 inches tall Varieties to try: Network News™ series from Proven Winners Known for its striking veined leaves, Fittonia is a top choice for terrariums because it’s small and tidy while adding a bold pop of color.
Growing Bidens Flowers: Care Tips for Vibrant Summer Blooms - Garden Design

Nov 26, 2024 | gardendesign.com | Anne Balogh

Goldilocks Rocks® bidens. Photo by: Proven Winners. Are you in need of a colorful, easy-care plant that can take the summer heat? Then look no further than bidens. This charming member of the aster family (Asteraceae)—along with daisies, coreopsis, and sunflowers—will fill your garden with an abundance of cheerful daisy-like flowers right through the dog days of summer and well into fall.
Hydrangea Serrata - Complete Guide to Growing Mountain Hydrangea - Garden Design

Nov 5, 2024 | gardendesign.com | Janet Loughrey

Tiny Tuff Stuff™ reblooming mountain hydrangea; blue in acidic soil, pink in alkaline. Photo by: Proven Winners. Hydrangeas are one of the most beloved garden shrubs, with different types that are acclimated to a range of growing regions. Mountain hydrangea (Hydrangea serrata), which is closely related to its better known cousin bigleaf hydrangea (H. macrophylla), produces elegant lacecap flowers in soft shades of blue, pink, lavender, or white.
20 Stunning White Flowers for Your Garden - Garden Design

Nov 1, 2024 | gardendesign.com | Janet Loughrey

White is the lightest color in the color spectrum, and is neutral with no hue. This classic color, which is the opposite of black, signifies purity, elegance, and elicits a sense of tranquility. Plants with white flowers or foliage are commonly used in formal or English-style gardens, including the famed white garden at Sissinghurst Castle. There are many different shades of white, from warmer hues of cream or ivory, to cool silvery or bluish tones.
2025 Garden Trends | Garden Design

Oct 29, 2024 | gardendesign.com | Rebecca Sweet

Gardeners are adapting to the challenges of a changing world by embracing new approaches to gardening: traditional methods are being updated, along with a fresh perspective on the role of gardens in daily life. Prioritizing the needs of wildlife and implementing sustainable practices that nurture local ecosystems (and ourselves!) are all coming together to create deeply personal and more environmentally friendly gardens that are a true joy to behold.
Ultimate Guide to Growing Snapdragons – Planting, Care, & More - Garden Design

Oct 9, 2024 | gardendesign.com | Anne Balogh

Photo by Fabrizio Guarisco / Shutterstock. The snapdragon is one of those old-fashioned flowers that only gets better with time. If you haven’t shopped around for snapdragon plants or seeds recently, you’ll be amazed at what the latest hybrids have to offer, including a wider array of colors, growth habits, and height options, ranging from as little as a few inches to several feet. You can even find trailing snapdragons perfect for hanging baskets and window boxes.
25 Top Plants for Clay Soil - Garden Design

Oct 3, 2024 | gardendesign.com | Janet Loughrey

Good soil is the foundation of healthy plants. There are several different soil types, including sandy, loam, clay, or silt. Some soils are better for plants than others, with most native soils needing some sort of amending. It’s crucial to know which kind of soil type you have, and if you need to improve it before adding plants to your yard. Clay is one of the most challenging soils to deal with. It is characterized by a heavy, sticky consistency when wet, becoming hard and dense when dry.