What is a formal garden? originally appeared on Dengarden. A formal garden sounds grand and imposing, evoking images of huge, impeccably manicured gardens attached to European palaces. But what if we ...

Whether you are trying to settle on a cohesive look for your garden or simply looking for inspiration — understanding some of the most time-honored garden styles can be highly helpful. Classic garden ...

If you can create a native garden that looks at home on the grounds of a historic Philadelphia Main Line estate, you can do it anywhere. 13 Photos View Slide Show › By Margaret Roach The task facing ...

Formal gardens evoke certain images of precise landscaping—boxwood hedges, blooming flowers, and other greenery—mixed with nonliving elements such as sculptures, fountains, and benches. Whether it be ...

The St. Georges started their garden 26 years ago when they purchased a bare lot on La Force Court to build their home. In the spring of 1997, they lost that home to a fire after which, with the help ...

Vast and expansive, like the mansions they engulf, the local gardens of the rich and famous are to this day maintained meticulously. They are as necessary to the buildings as the people who once lived ...

Inkberry holly is the shrub replacing boxwood in formal gardens. Designers explain why it's the best alternative for pest and disease-resistance.

The rich history and design of New Orleans gardens will be the focus of the Beautiful Spaces Symposium coming up Sept. 14 at the BK House and Gardens in the French Quarter. Four experts will share ...