Rocks, flowers and grasses add color and texture to this natural design at the Heller Residence

Hi there! I hope you find lots of advice  on gardening and landscape design here to help you make your garden into something spectacular.   The articles are divided into gardening and landscaping (which covers design, building, materials and some suggestions for green structures). If you want to see a portfolio of some of the design work I’ve done, or if you need some garden coaching from me, please take a look at my business site at Gates & Croft Horticultural Design.

Check out the drop-down list at the top of the right-hand sidebar under GARDEN AND LANDSCAPE ARTICLES to find dozens of articles on gardening, plants, news, landscape design, sustainable and eco-friendly products and tips, construction ideas, horticulture, garden events and more.

In addition to my articles here, you can find plenty more on eHow.com or Examiner.com.

Creating beautiful, functional and eco-friendly landscapes is one expression of who I am as an artist. You can see some of my paintings, cartoons, sketches, pet portraits and more at my fine art site  Jane Schwartz Gates Art.  There is also some art for sale there like wearable limited edition scarves and paintings on ceramic  tiles that can be incorporated into an interior or exterior design project like a wall, fountain, countertop, pool, etc.

Decorative edible strawberries can be designed into the garden for double-duty performance.

Designing, building and maintaining garden ponds

Landscape construction involves both practical and creative strategies.

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