Speaking of ice — floral ice cubes are a garden party must. To make them, half-fill your tray with filtered water and freeze.

“A spectacular garden with a panoramic view of the harbor below and a marvelously designed area of flower beds and intertwining paths,” authors Marina Harrison and Lucy D. Rosenfeld wrote in ...

Border plants are a simple way to bring definition, texture, and year-round interest to your garden. Whether you're lining a path, framing a flower bed, or separating outdoor spaces, the right ...

Colorful garden with pink, white, purple, orange, and blue flowers around a bench and circular bed© Tc397/Getty Images A large yellow sunflower bloom with other sunflowers blurred in the ...

Update your patio garden layout seasonally by swapping out summer flowers for cool-season annuals in fall. Or, grow your own fresh herbs, fruit and veggies on the balcony or deck.

If your plot needs a pick-me-up, then it's time to try one of our simple garden edging ideas to make any space look more orderly. In a modern space, you might be looking for clean, paved lines to ...

Line paths, beds, and borders with bulbs or shorter ground cover planting. Keep access in mind when designing pathways; make sure you can reach and cut flowers easily.