A good garden layout makes all the difference. It’s what turns a random patch of plants into a space that feels calm, useful, ...

Create a Garden Plan. Once you’ve got an idea of what you want, it’s time to put it on paper. Draw a simple layout showing where your garden beds, paths, and main features will go.

Learn the essentials of vegetable garden layout design to create the perfect garden at home. Discover ideas for small spaces, raised beds, and more.

Your garden location should be in full sun or nearly full sun, well-drained, with a water source nearby. Avoid locations near walnut trees, as walnuts produce a substance called “juglone” that causes ...

Locating the garden close to your home will make it more convenient. Better yet, place the garden near the kitchen to make it easier for the cook to get the veggies washed up and ready to cook.

Find out what it would look like to fully celebrate the wildly personal beauty of your garden “dialed to the max.” ...

Before you jump garden boots-covered feet-first into the garden this spring, think about developing a plan for your vegetable garden by answering these questions: ...

You’ll learn the pH of your soil (acidity or alkalinity), and what your primary nutrient levels are. Most garden plants like a pH range of about 6.0 to 7.0, or slightly acid. 7.0 is neutral. Second, ...

I plan to pick out one spot in the garden, the one bed that has consumed most of my seemingly daily end-of-the-hose ritual activity, and do something that will make a difference.