Heather and her daughter enjoying the backyard gardens. Hanging Begonias, Daylilies, Hostas, and Bee Balm add color to this shaded garden bed. By Amanda Shepherd, American Meadows Staff Writer Heather...

Wildflowers are the perfect solution to boost your curb appeal.

Imagine stepping out the door and smelling your garden before you even see it. The multi-sensory joy that a fragrant flower garden offers to the gardener is unparalleled in the...

by Jenny Over the River and Through the Woods to Riverbanks Botanical Garden By Arlene Marturano, garden expert and writer. Riverbanks Botanical Garden in Columbia, South Carolina is a 70-acre...

by Amanda Whether you’re new to gardening or are looking for something to plant and forget about, wildflowers are one of my favorite go-tos. Although most wildflowers are fairly low...

As the days are now officially getting longer but are still wintery and cold, it’s the perfect time to do some garden reflection as well as plan for next season....

by Jenny Agave Americana: In the gravel circle at Chanticleer House. This design feature is raked afresh every week to give visitors a unique entrance to the Chanticleer House. 10...

by Jenny A Native Plant Garden, Real or Imagined? The Tale of Two Gardens Let’s play a game. I’m going to describe two scenes, and I want you to tell...

by Amanda Liz and John Shook lost their son Joe five years ago.  That summer, their son Jeremiah began a stonewall project that has since evolved into a whimsical memorial...

The spectacular blooms of Tulips, Daffodils, Crocus and more add much-needed color to the spring garden. However, if you don’t have something ready to take over after those flowers fade,...

So much joy comes from heading out into the garden with a pair of scissors, cutting your favorite blooms, and bringing them indoors to enjoy! We are constantly impressed with the...

by Amanda A love for gardening doesn’t happen overnight; it’s often introduced and fostered from a young age. If you’re looking to instill your passion for gardening in your children,...