What is a formal garden? originally appeared on Dengarden. A formal garden sounds grand and imposing, evoking images of huge, impeccably manicured gardens attached to European palaces. But what if we ...

Gardens are very individual. Everyone has a different vision of how they would like their garden to look. There are a number of different garden designs to choose from. In our climate, one of the more ...

Formal garden design, both classic and timeless, highlights strong evergreen structure and a peaceful palette. With origins dating back to ancient times, formal gardens are characterized by linear ...

At the intersection of squares and gardens, symmetry meets eye-catching greenery. With squares playing many different roles in the garden to bring order and balance to outdoor spaces, they're more ...

Garden ornaments-including graceful statues, decorative pergolas and elegant urns-have figured in formal garden design for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians used carved and painted pillars to ...

If you have not visited the formal gardens at the Allerton Park and Retreat Center near Monticello, I strongly recommend making the trip. These spectacular gardens combine exquisite landscape design ...

A five-year project transforming the Botanical Gardens by introducing historical designs has come to fruition. Environment Minister El James yesterday opened the Formal Gardens — a new exhibit ...

Tucson’s hot, dry summer is a good time to reflect on your garden. Inevitably, that leads to thinking about changes to make your garden work better for you. Perhaps you want to add a pollinator garden ...