A private garden need only please its owner; after all, taste is very individual. But while beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, there are some basic garden design principles to keep in mind. An ...

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The backbone of the garden is the flower bed. Whether full of annuals or perennials, all in shades of blue and white or a glorious rainbow of colors, flowers delight the senses and add beauty to any ...

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Designing a flower garden can be an intimidating task, especially if you’re not artistically inclined. When you buy nursery flowers, it can be difficult to envision which varieties will look best ...