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. Are ...

When planning a new garden, getting the layout right pays dividends immediately and over the long term. A good garden layout makes the space more attractive and functional and can help reduce time ...

Look out your window: You may see frozen ground or wet, early-spring weather, but believe it or not, now is the time to start planning your vegetable garden layout. And don’t worry, there’s no need to ...

Fit a basic herb garden layout into a 12-square-foot area so you can grow kitchen herbs in the space nearest your kitchen door. The stunning flavors of culinary herbs make them star players in a ...

A good garden layout makes all the difference. It’s what turns a random patch of plants into a space that feels calm, useful, and inviting. Whether you’re working with a tiny yard or a bigger area, ...

Whether you have a large or tiny space, you can design a vegetable garden to grow fresh produce. There are many different layouts for vegetable gardens, from vertical gardening to raised beds to ...

From left: Bob Hawkins, Nicole Pramik, and the author at The Farm at Okefenokee. What do I put on the bottom of a raised garden bed? Design your raised bed garden layout to maximize sunlight and layer ...

If you're trying to design a new garden to refresh your backyard landscape ... Novice gardeners have been turning to AI platforms like ChatGPT in an attempt to plan their garden layouts effectively ...

It’s nearly March. Your New Year’s resolutions were pitched out weeks ago. But a vow you made last August, the one inspired by sweeps of lavender and gold- and red-flecked grasses along roads, by ...