Flower Beds & Specialty Gardens

Building a brick edging is a simple process. The goal is to create an edging of brick that will prevent unwanted plants and weeds from creeping into your garden. You are building a weed and grass...

Finding ways to edge and organize your garden is critical to creating a garden that is easy to maintain and produces generous plant yields throughout the growing season. While some people use...

Brick edging is excellent for keeping grass from growing into a cultivated bed, to add style to your yard or to delineate the beginning of the garden. Well-placed brick edging adds a professional,...

Laying curb for street edging or heavy landscaping is generally done by professionals using an extruder machine that molds the concrete into the proper shape. But if you just want to separate...

Mulching around bedding plants, shrubs and trees creates a finished look to a garden that can't be achieved with exposed soil. Manufacturers shred hardwood, pine or cedar into chips or nuggets for...

Troughs were traditionally used to store water for animals to drink in pastures. Gardeners create miniature gardens in these long scooped-out containers. Some individuals plant a single evergreen...

A brick planter is an affordable, easy way to dress up a plain yard. It's also very versatile. It can be built against your house, around a large tree or simply be freestanding, and you can make...

Herb gardens, or kitchen gardens, can provide an abundance of herbs without taking up much space. Growing your own herbs provides you with a continual supply of fresh herbs for cooking. You can...

Are you looking for a decorative idea for your flowers or garden? Try adding some dimension by bordering one or two rows of stone around your flowerbeds. You don't just have to settle for a flat...

Many homeowners like to show their creativity by producing a garden that is attractive, relaxing and functional. One of the most commonly used materials in garden projects is gravel. Gravel can...

Water is an important element in zen garden design. It symbolizes purity, the source of life, and the passage of time. While creating water gardens such as ponds or waterfalls is ideal, sand and...

Japanese gardens have developed over many centuries and have been refined and shaped by religious and philosophical ideas, ranging from Shintoism, Hinduism and Taoism to Buddhism. The inspiration...

Having a Zen garden or dry landscape garden in a backyard can be a peaceful, fulfilling experience. A Zen garden is a very aesthetically appealing way to create the feeling of tranquility in a...