At Singer Laren, Piet Oudolf’s layered plantings create a living backdrop for contemporary sculpture

Meandering paths, clipped hedges, and layered late-season plantings reveal this historic Dutch garden a little at a time

A pond that felt too small became the starting point for a larger redesign with new paths, edible vines, native plants, and more room to grow

A garden that began as a blank slate in 2018 continues to change as new sunlight reshapes the growing conditions

Designer tips and tricks to ensure your front entry provides a warm welcome

A former cutting garden now overflows with hundreds of white hydrangea blooms after a seven-year transformation

While many plants, with their beautifully colored flowers, shine brightly in spring and summer, others really come alive in autumn. We put together a list of our favorite woody shrubs that add spectacular fall color to the landscape with their leaves, stems, or flowers. Discover 15 of our favorites in this guide.

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Nancy’s 0.11-acre garden changes dramatically as the season progresses, with a naturalistic planting designed to keep pollinators coming

When you feel that glorious, chilly nip in the air, you know it’s time for fall shrub planting. Head to the garden store, make some selections, find the shovel in the back of the toolshed, and give your bushes a tremendous head start so they’ll reward you beautifully come springtime. Learn how to plant shrubs in autumn.

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A thoughtful removal plan can reduce invasive plants without creating new problems elsewhere in the landscape

From up-and-coming hybrids to underutilized species, learn about a few hidden gems with gorgeous flowers and interesting traits

More woodland treasures, flowering vines, unusual shrubs, and late-season interest from a garden 48 years in the making

A 48-year-old garden offers a season-spanning mix of flowers, foliage, fragrance, and unexpected plant combinations

Fruit trees, vegetables, flowers, wildlife, and plenty of imagination made my grandma’s Wisconsin garden the ultimate place to grow up

At 175 acres, Norfolk Botanical Garden is a verdant refuge amid the bustle of Hampton Roads and a must-see for every plant lover

Tightly packed borders bring together an exuberant mix of flowers, foliage, color, and texture

In just two years, layered planting and thoughtful repetition have created a garden that already feels established

A second look at Lila’s Mill Creek garden following its recent community garden tour

Certain species of hydrangea have the unique ability to change color from blue to pink and vice versa. With a bit of patience and diligent application of certain soil amendments, you can encourage your hydrangea flowers to change color. Learn why hydrangeas change color and how you can do it at home in this guide.

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More than 1,000 boxwoods, clipped hedges, and sculpted trees create a series of formal garden rooms shaped over the course of a decade