Garden Forms
The Garden Axis: What a Straight View Does to a Walk
A garden axis can draw the eye along a path and shape the pace of a walk. Learn how to notice its pull without…
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Explore garden forms, plant life, seasonal change, materials and histories. Each piece starts with one clear question and follows it through.
Plant Life
Bulbs or Tubers? How to Tell What a Plant Stores
Bulbs or tubers can look alike in a packet, but their structure explains planting labels, shoots and dormancy so you…
Garden History
The Knot Garden and Its Patterned Past
The knot garden’s history comes into focus through its Tudor-era setting, interlaced lines and contrasts with…
Seasonal Change
The Myth of the Perfectly Tidy Garden
The myth of the perfectly tidy garden can make useful habitat look neglected. Learn what to keep crisp, what to leave…
Garden Materials
A Winter Garden Walk for Silhouette and Space
A winter garden walk reveals how bare branches, open gaps and shifting viewpoints shape your garden, with a simple…