Garden Design
Welcome to the Plant Guides—your starting point for understanding the plants that shape a beautiful garden. This page brings together our growing library of in-depth profiles, videos, and practical advice for some of the most loved garden plants, including roses, hydrangeas, peonies, and many more.
Each guide is designed to go beyond the basics. You’ll find clear, experience-based insight on how plants actually behave in the garden—how they grow, what they need, where they thrive, and how to get the best from them season after season. Whether you’re choosing the right variety, learning how to care for it, or troubleshooting problems, these guides are here to give you confidence and clarity.
Think of this as your working reference—something to return to as your garden evolves and your knowledge deepens.
Our Garden Transformation
From Weeds to Wonder: A 25-Year Journey to a Suburban English Cottage Garden Twenty-five years ago, we stood in the kitchen of our 1925 corner
The DNA of the English Garden
The DNA of the English Garden: Uncovering the Hidden Codes of Landscape English gardens often present themselves as timeless, serene, and almost accidental—as if a
Dogs in the Garden
Dog Friendly Garden Design How to Stop Your Dog Destroying Your Yard (Without Compromise) I love dogs. I love gardening. But if you’ve ever tried
Elements of English Cottage Garden Design
The Elements of English Cottage Garden Design: Structure, Abundance, and Timeless Charm https://youtu.be/MftF7DmcGH4 There’s something about an English cottage garden that stays with you. It’s
Garden Design YouTube Guides
Garden Design Ideas to Transform Your Space In this post, I want to explore some foundational garden design ideas—simple principles that can truly take your
Elements of Garden Design
The Principles and Elements of Garden Design A Complete Introduction to Creating Beautiful, Functional, and Timeless Gardens Introduction: Garden Design as a Living Art Garden