Layout
The Garden Path as a Line of Composition
Plan a garden path as a line of composition to connect useful destinations, guide movement, and frame changing views…
The collection
All pieces
Explore garden design through five lenses: the arrangement of space, the shape of planting, the character of materials, the role of features and the changing composition of the seasons.
Planting
Clipped, Loose or Layered: Three Ways to Shape a Border
Compare clipped, loose, and layered border planting to choose a character for your garden, with a worked sketch…
Materials
From Gravel to Brick: What a Garden Surface Says
Garden surface design can make an outdoor space feel relaxed, settled, or crisp. Compare gravel and brick by…
Features
The Focal-Point Myth: A Garden Does Not Need One Star
A garden without one focal point can still feel composed. Learn how to balance quieter details, connect planting and…
Seasonal Design
A Winter Garden Read Through Silhouette
Use a winter garden silhouette to identify which dormant stems and evergreen shapes deserve room, then make a focused…