This shrub also only reaches a modest height of about 1 foot, making it perfect for borders and edging. Its highly fragrant flowers add sensory appeal to any yard, and its compact size is ideal ...

PLANNING BORDERS Establishing a border bed When faced with filling a large border, try to mix in groupings of evergreens, shrubs and grasses to give the garden year round interest.

Plants with silver foliage can transform a garden border in any backyard. Silver-grey plants are both striking and attractive ...

Properly installed edging can keep weeds and grass from encroaching on your well-cared-for garden. It also keeps mulch and plants contained, resulting in a polished, finished look that can turn a ...

Pick a container that suits the style of your garden and is large enough ... plants are more at risk from damage than plants growing in the border. Protect plants with fleshy roots, such as ...

Sarcococca are thoroughly reliable and undemanding shrubs, making them perfect for a shady border or woodland garden. Fully ...

Too wet to garden? Happily, winter is the best time ... consider replacing less successful perennials with handsome, compact border shrubs that can stay put indefinitely. I often use Spireas ...

This week we start at the von Trap garden in Waitsfield with a beautiful and bountiful classic garden border.