Types of Gardens

Garden layout ideas, tips, and free plans for every yard and skill level

Which Garden Bed Is Right for You? Comparing Popular Gardening Methods

Garden layouts and plant lists to help you plan a rain garden

Discover the easiest, highest-yield plants for raised bed gardening—including beginner favorites and space-saving picks.

What to Put in a Planter for Fall and Winter

A low-growing perennial with frothy spring flowers and a gentle, spreading habit

Best flowers and foliage plants to grow in dry shade

Yes, you can plant potatoes in raised beds or planters!

A southwestern gardener's garden story and photos

Planting tips, care basics, dividing, overwintering, varieties, and problem-solving for coral bells.

Transform your garden into a magnet for good fortune by using ancient Feng Shui principles.

Learn how to identify and measure sun and shade in your garden so you can choose plants that thrive in their perfect light conditions.

Planting, Growing, and Caring for Bleeding Hearts

Raised Bed Garden Plot Plan

Excellent vegetable garden layout

Garden Planner Testimonial and Photos

Traditional Backyard Garden Plot Plan

Traditional Backyard Garden Plot Plan

A Complete Guide to Planting, Growing, and Caring for Impatiens in Shade Gardens and Containers

Fall Garden Care: Which Perennials to Cut Back—and Which to Leave Standing

Discover Tips for Planting, Maintaining, and Enjoying This Graceful Shade-Loving Grass

White Flowers That Shine in the Moonlight

Your guide to planting, growing, and caring for shade-loving perennials that brighten up any garden

Planting, growing, and caring for Japanese Pachysandra

Turn Up the Color with Caladiums!

Learn how to Plant, Grow, and Care for Cast Iron Plants

A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Planting, Growing, and Caring for Philodendrons

A leafy garden design that relies on colorful leaves instead of flowers.

DIY Potting Soil Recipe to Save Money

Discover leafy greens, root crops, and cool-season favorites that thrive in partial shade.

Simple tips for growing healthy potatoes in pots, bags, and containers

Plant the Right Flowers for Your Window’s Light, Location, and Style

Choosing the Best Perennials and Annuals for Containers

Harvesting, Preserving, Planting, and More

Discover how to plant and care for moss—the ancient, eco-friendly plant that thrives in shady gardens.

Grow a Drought-Tolerant Garden Using Xeriscaping

A few things to know before you get your hands dirty.

The Ultimate Guide to Community Gardens: Growing Food and Community Spirit

Container Gardening with Cucumbers!

Winter is for dreaming! Plan your perfect garden.

What Is Hydroponics? The Basics of Hydroponic Gardening at Home

Capture Heavy Rainfall and Support Pollinators

How to Plant and Grow Vegetables in Pots

Pros and Cons of Square-Foot Gardening for You

9 free "start a garden" premade garden plans

How to Plant a Victory Garden

Which vegetables grow best next to each other?

Garden Plans to Plant a Victory Garden

Successfully gardening in a dry, hot climate

Quick-Growing Vegetables That are Good for Container Gardening

The River Road garden is a family effort!

Using the Almanac Garden Planner for School Gardens

A free community garden plan layout to inspire others!

From Garden Dream to Garden Plan to Reality!

Keep classic hanging basket plants abloom all season long

Organic garden featuring companion planning

This garden provided fresh vegetables throughout summer and fall

Using Companion Planting and Crop Rotation

Design Your Small Farm or Homestead Garden

An 1800s heirloom garden plan and photos

How to Plant a Labyrinth Garden

Designing a Knot Garden and Parterre

Creating a cozy, inviting backyard oasis

See How to Layout a Vegetable, Herb, and Fruit Garden

Planning a Long-lasting, Colorful Garden

Vegetable garden layout plans and pictures

A vegetable garden plan by a first-timer!

Planting a kitchen garden and choosing the best vegetables

Create a Cozy, Productive Patio Garden This Fall

Beautiful (and Affordable) DIY Garden Path Ideas

Maximize small spaces with smart vertical gardening techniques, perfect for patios, balconies, and backyard walls.

Transform any outdoor nook into a lush, relaxing plant sanctuary with simple styling and care tips.

A vegetable garden that encourages reflection

Renae's "Fairy Garden" layout and photos

What to Do With All Those Leftover Leaves: How to Turn Autumn Leaves Into Garden Gold

Extend Your Harvest with Easy Cool-Season Crops and Simple Fall Planting Tips

From Building to Planting: A Complete Guide to Raised Garden Beds

My tips for growing tomatoes in pots—from container to harvest.

Cold Frames, Row Covers, and Greenhouse Tips

Don’t leave your garden a mess before winter! Follow these 11 essential fall cleanup tasks to keep your soil healthy and make spring gardening easier.

Different types of soil, how much soil, and other considerations.

Plus, Add an Optional "Pest Protector" Screen Mesh Cover

Add Stunning Fall Color to Your Landscape with Shrubs

A Back-Friendly Way to Grow Vegetables, Herbs, and Flowers

Try Growing Your Own Salad This Year!

Essential September Gardening Tips for a Healthy Fall Garden

There's a Difference Between Florist and Garden Mums

These Leafy Greens Grow Fast in Warm, Late-Summer Soil