Garden Design and Planning

Garden layout, design principles, and planning strategies

17 Minutes

Budget & Sourcing Garden Design and Planning Reviews & Buying Guides

How Much Does Gardening Procurement Cost? A Budget & Sourcing Guide (2026)

barbara August 5, 2026

Gardening supplies in 2026 typically consume 15-30% of a household garden’s annual budget, with smart procurement strategies cutting costs by as much as 40%. Whether you’re stocking up on soil amendments, choosing between organic...

21 Minutes

Garden Design and Planning Reviews & Buying Guides Structures and Hardscapes

12 Hardscape Edging Ideas to Transform Your Garden Borders

barbara July 28, 2026

Hardscape edging transforms garden beds from floppy, grass-invaded disappointments into crisp, professional-looking borders that last for years with minimal upkeep. Unlike flexible plastic strips that pop out of the ground or mulch that constantly...

23 Minutes

Budget & Sourcing Garden Design and Planning Reviews & Buying Guides

How Much Does Budget Landscaping Cost? (in 2026)

barbara July 19, 2026

Budget landscaping costs typically range from $1,500 to $5,000 for a small to medium-sized yard, though you can bring that number down significantly with the right approach. The difference between a $500 DIY weekend...

19 Minutes

Garden Design and Planning

Transform Any Wall Into a Thriving Garden (Even If You Have Zero Floor Space)

barbara May 25, 2026

Transform bare walls into productive growing spaces by mounting gutters horizontally with drainage holes drilled every six inches—perfect for lettuce, herbs, and strawberries that need only 4-6 inches of soil depth. Repurpose wooden pallets...

17 Minutes

Garden Design and Planning

Map Your Garden’s Secret Climate Zones Before You Plant Another Thing

barbara April 21, 2026

Walk your garden at different times of day with a notebook, recording where shadows fall, which areas stay damp after watering, and where wind whips through or air sits still. This simple practice reveals...

22 Minutes

Garden Design and Planning

Transform Your Garden Into an Eco-Friendly Haven That Actually Thrives

barbara March 24, 2026

Start composing your garden beds with native plants that require 40% less water than traditional landscaping while providing essential habitat for local pollinators and beneficial insects. Choose permeable hardscaping materials like decomposed granite or...

18 Minutes

Garden Design and Planning

These Garden Weeds Could Replace Your Expensive Grocery Bill

barbara February 13, 2026

Look down at those leafy invaders pushing through your garden path, and you might be overlooking tomorrow’s salad. That persistent dandelion you’ve been battling? Its leaves pack more vitamins A and C than spinach....

20 Minutes

Garden Design and Planning

Why Your Garden Should Welcome Everyone (Not Just the Able-Bodied)

barbara January 1, 2026

Design garden pathways at least 48 inches wide to accommodate wheelchairs and walkers comfortably, using firm, stable surfaces like decomposed granite or smooth concrete with a non-slip finish. This width allows two people to...

11 Minutes

Garden Design and Planning Gardening Technology Integration Gardening Trends and Innovation

How AI Finds You the Perfect Loan for Your Garden Dream

barbara November 14, 2025

Compare at least three AI-powered loan platforms specifically designed for home improvement—services like <a href="https://radcred.com/">instant loan approval at RadCred</a> use algorithms to match your garden project scope with lenders offering competitive rates. Upload photos...