Design Ideas

Garden Gate's Summer Reading List

Now is the perfect time to hop in a hammock and curl up with one of these new botanical books that should be on your summer reading list.

Great Gifts for Moms Who Garden

Looking for the perfect gift for Mother's Day? We have 35 great gift ideas for moms who garden.

Beautiful Stone Raised Garden Beds

Don’t let challenging conditions stop you from growing the plants you love. Here's how to grow a garden in beautiful stone raised garden beds.

Reduce Stress by Getting Out in the Garden

Sure, gardening is fun, but did you know it's good for you, too? Turns out working in the garden reduces stress and so much more!

Tips for a Beautiful Japanese Garden

Wondering how you can bring the beauty of a Japanese garden to your own backyard? Check out these tips.

6 ways to create a beautiful spring garden

Get your spring garden off to a colorful start with these 6 design tips!

Tips for adding structure to your garden

Get a great-looking garden all year long, no matter what’s in bloom with these great ideas for adding structure.

Patio design ideas

Is your patio lacking something? We've got 6 important patio design ideas that include accessories and plants to complete the look!

Side yard makeover

Everybody loves a good before & after — see one gardener’s smart (and easy care!) side yard makeover.

Marvelous moss garden

Discover David Spain's marvelous moss garden and see how he utilizes different types throughout his garden whether it be to replace turf or add to containers.

A cozy, small-space garden

Take a tour of this cozy, small-space garden for big ideas about English garden design, simple white and green color schemes and creating a casual atmosphere for entertaining and relaxing.

Designing with Japanese maples

Japanese maples are so varied in size, habit and leaf color, they can go almost anywhere in the garden! Try a few of these ideas for designing with Japanese maples.

The best plants for a foundation planting

The best-looking foundation planting starts with the right plants. Use our design guide whether you’re starting from scratch or redesigning your foundation garden.