GARDEN DESIGNS
GARDEN DESIGN
Creating a beautiful and functional garden design is within the reach of anyone who is interested in gardening. Master Gardener articles, classes and workshops provide the essential information about the right plant for the right place. We offer guidance in organizing plants and hardscape elements into an environmentally responsible and sustainable plan for your home garden.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN Resources
Basic Principles of Landscape Design University of Florida Extension Service
Landscaping Links NCSU Extension Service
Selections on Landscaping Clemson Extension Service
Sustainable Residential Landscape Design American Society of Landscape Architects
Xeriscape
Times have been tough in Mecklenburg County, NC, and other Zone 7b-8a gardens with reduced rainfall and severe temperatures. A gardening solution is the use of drought tolerant plants that survive on less water, a concept of gardening called Xeriscape.
Heat Wave Garden Tips - Mecklenburg Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers.pdfTough Plants for Tough Times, Fall Warriors Mary Stauble
LANDSCAPE DESIGN Resources
Plant Selection and Landscape Design Guide University of Florida Extension Service
Residential Landscaping NCSU Extension Service
Garden Themes
There are many ways to organize and design a garden, but a very useful method is to develop a garden around a specific theme, such as an Herb Garden, Butterfly Garden, Dye Garden, Medicinal Garden, Vegetable Garden, Cutting Garden, Meadow Garden, and many more.... We know you'll find inspiration here!
Dr. Larry Mellichamp, Guest Writer
Adaptations for Physical Impairments
Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Garden
Margaret Genkins