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Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Making ...

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Shade offers welcome relief from the sun's intensity, especially during the hottest days of summer. For gardeners, however, shade can feel like a limiting factor where not much will grow. But shady ...

Designing your garden can be as simple as taking a photo and dreaming up ideas. Once you have an idea in mind, you can start planning which seeds and plants you'll bring to your space. This content ...

Stop by your neighbors' gardens to see how they do things, or visit a formal garden to shop for ideas. Learn how to use lawn to showcase the plants around it. Other design elements to play with are ...

This series highlights the expertise of Brownstoner's Services Pros. Designing an urban garden presents unique challenges. Small spaces mean that every plant has to really count. Yards surrounded by ...