Parterre rose garden

Legendary British horticulturist, garden designer, artist and writer Gertrude Jekyll credited gardens with teaching many useful things, including patience,

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Southern Home: We think of Versailles when we think of parterre gardens. Is that where they originated? John Mills: It is a common notion that the Parterre originated in the gardens of Versailles. However, parterre gardens were created in the 15th century, and were initially known as “knot gardens.” Versailles, along with its gardens, was […]

Patience is a virtue that every gardener has learned to accept. Those dreams and visions we have that inspire design decisions, plant selections, and tree placements may take years to…

Bringing that nostalgic feel to your backyard with an easy tutorial on how to create your own old fashion DIY Tree swing from scratch. Just a few supplies and an afternoon project is all it takes to create this adorable swing that the entire family can enjoy.

Southern Home: We think of Versailles when we think of parterre gardens. Is that where they originated? John Mills: It is a common notion that the Parterre originated in the gardens of Versailles. However, parterre gardens were created in the 15th century, and were initially known as “knot gardens.” Versailles, along with its gardens, was […]

A late-nineteenth century garden started by a keen horticulturalist. Col. Stephenson Clarke bought the property in 1893. The collection of trees and shrubs i

Formal or informal, elegant or rustic, rose gardens can easily be adapted to your taste and budget. Explore our rose garden ideas and discover more.

The bountiful garden served as lush background for the legendary television host's latest interview with Adele.

Paying tribute to the pioneer, come back spirit of Carolyne Roehm, author of 11 lifestyle books and now the owner of a new home in Charleston, SC