In this beginner-friendly step by step guide, you’ll learn how to design a garden layout and plant for peace & privacy so you can get your dream garden.

I paid a local landscape design professional to create a landscape design plan for our property that sits on one acre in Zone 8.

You don't need expensive software to plan out a patio, deck, or garden. Here are the best free online tools for your garden.

This design for a garden makeover on a small budget will change a concrete yard into an intimate space to relax, entertain and enjoy being outside.

Transform your outdoor space with these 7 backyard garden layout ideas to create your own haven of tranquility. Explore serene designs featuring lush greenery, cozy seating areas, water features, and charming pathways. Discover how to incorporate these elements to craft a peaceful retreat perfect for relaxation and enjoying nature right in your backyard.

Gallery of natural history, natural science, and sciart illustrations of grardens and gardening techniques by Lizzie Harper; including many step by steps

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Free and Easy Garden Designs for Beginners

Do you have a vision for a unique and beautiful garden? Proper garden design, layout, and planning are essential to make this a reality.