Landscaping plants

New Zealand based landscape designer and garden writer with a lifelong passion for gardening.

3 simple ways to arrange flowers and plants in your garden to get that beautiful layered look that you want... even if you're a beginner!

Tips on choosing plants for landscaping ~ color, height, growth, etc...Inspiring insights from contributors, employees, owners, partners, and customers.

Trench planting is a quick, easy way to plant large quantities of spring bulbs, to create a big statement in the garden. Instead of using a bulb planter or spade to plant single bulbs, dig a large hole in the garden, place the bulbs, and bury them. Voila!

Fast growing privacy trees that'll provide years of shade and privacy and don't take decades to grow! Invest in these varieties now and enjoy your yard!

These invasive plants are all beautiful so you will be tempted to plant them in your garden. Find out which invasive species are not worth the hassle.

No matter what shade of green your thumb is, The Home Depot Garden Center has your back. Indoor houseplants purify the air and add personality your home decor. They are also easy to maintain, guaranteed. If your home garden and landscaping plants don't last a year, we'll replace them for free. Click to learn more about brightening your home with indoor houseplants from The Home Depot.

Gardening For Beginners

Pro Pick: Dianthus | With summer in full swing, it’s hard not to admire the yards and gardens around town that are filled with greenery and colorful blooms. If you’ve always assumed that your yard was too dry, too shady, or that the soil was too sandy to support such beautiful plants—guess again. In fact, these common problems may just inspire you to get more creative with your plant picks. With expert advice and care...

10 low-maintenance perennials for the busy gardener! You can still have beautiful flower beds without spending a lot of time maintaining them.