Garden Inspiration
The articles here on concepts, borders, containers, and seasons are reprinted with permission from The Gardener magazine.
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Concepts
A Garden for All Seasons
Stephen Anderton
There's an old saying about pets: A pet is not just for Christmas -- it's for a lifetime. It's rather the same with gardens.
A Sense of Enclosure
Stephen Anderton
Within everyone’s idea of a garden is the longing to be safe and enclosed.
Balance and Mass
Stephen Anderton
How to create spaces that are intimate and personal without being claustrophobic.
Bending the Rules
Stephen Anderton
Just because a line isn't straight doesn't mean it can't be formal.
Lighting & Water
Stephen Anderton
It is hard to imagine a beautiful garden without water. The very heartbeat is missing.
Sizing Up a Property
Stephen Anderton
The first step in planning a garden is to understand the landscape with which you're working.
Space
Stephen Anderton
Why your garden needs it and how to deal with this difficult but essential element.
Strong Bones
Stephen Anderton
A clear, coherent frame is essential to creating beautiful pictures.
Symmetry vs. Asymmetry
Stephen Anderton
When designing or redesigning a garden, there is always one huge decision waiting for you at the outset.
The House Makes the Garden
Stephen Anderton
A house is a massive three-dimensional anchor for the space that surrounds it.