Garden borders (called herbaceous borders in England) are garden spaces that are traditionally edged by a wall, fence, patio, or other structure, or a house or building, and can only be viewed from ...

Garden borders are the perfect opportunity to add colour and creativity to your garden and make it an inviting oasis all year-round. Your borders can be used to show off a collection of showstopping ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As you're planning your garden this year—anticipating your beds brimming with perennials and plotting out ...

Garden design is an art, not any kind of exact science. The “best” design is the one that satisfies you. But there are certain guidelines that have been proven over the years to be more or less ...

Border plants offer definition along garden beds and driveways, creating neat lines that help to contain other vegetation. Of course, your exact selection will depend on your desired look. You could ...

White picket and natural wood fences may be more common, but garden fences painted black can be surprisingly effective in the landscape. Dark fences act as a stunning backdrop for bright green foliage ...

Gardening is always a hotbed of drama. This comes to the fore when world-class designers are preparing for Chelsea Flower Show, when TV presenters race to complete a makeover against the clock or when ...

EVER since the Victorians created herbaceous borders 100 yards long and 20 deep, maintained by an army of gardeners, there has been a debate over when to plant one – autumn or spring. EVER since the ...