I Let My Garden Grow Over the Sidewalk—Here’s What People Said
At first, it felt like breaking a rule. Letting my garden spill over the sidewalk went against every tidy, trimmed expectation of front-yard design. But …
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Susan Santillo
18 Plants That Smell Stronger After Sunset (And Why That Matters)
The garden changes after dark—and some plants come alive in ways you don’t expect. While colors fade with the sun, certain blooms begin to release …
16 Low-Growing Plants That Make Better Borders Than Bricks
Why settle for hard edges when you can have living ones? Low-growing plants offer a softer, more organic way to define paths, beds, and borders. …
12 Plants That Act Like Ground Cover but Grow Like Shrubs
Looking for the best of both worlds in your garden? Some plants offer the dense, low-spreading habit of ground covers while delivering the structure and …
10 Common Tools You Don’t Need—And 10 That Actually Matter
Not all garden tools are worth the hype. Some take up space, cost too much, and rarely leave the shed. Others—often simpler, cheaper tools—end up …
12 Garden Trends That Look Fancy But Cost Under $10
Stylish gardens don’t have to come with a big price tag. In fact, some of the most eye-catching trends right now are also surprisingly affordable. …
13 Surprisingly Useful Weeds You Shouldn’t Pull from Your Garden
Not every weed is a problem. In fact, some of those plants you’re quick to yank might be helping your garden more than you think. …
Why These 10 ‘Ugly’ Plants Are Secretly the Hardest Workers13 Layout Mistakes That Make Your Garden Look Smaller Than It Is
They may not win beauty contests—but these so-called “ugly” plants might just be the unsung heroes of your garden. With rough textures, odd shapes, or …
My Plants Started Leaning East—and I Finally Asked Why
At first, I thought it was a coincidence—just a few stems bending slightly toward the east. But as the weeks passed, more of my plants …
Why I Planted a Mirror Wall in My Garden—and What It Changed
I didn’t add more plants—I added reflections. By placing a mirror wall at the edge of my garden, I expected a visual trick. What I …