Sometimes, when we’re faced with a blank canvas, it can be hard to know where to start. Gardening is artistic and fun, but you need inspiration to create the garden of your dreams. The good news is you don’t need to be an expert. We’ve packed these pages with hundreds of tips and time-saving tricks to help you transform your space with flea-market finds and salvaged junk. Be inspired by 12 gorgeous gardens, small and large. We share the owners’ creative ideas and describe the steps they took to get stunning results. We have quick and easy projects that will help you transform everyday objects into cherished treasures. (Who knew what else you could use an old kitchen colander for?) For even more ideas, check out our stories on idyllic she sheds, great containers, beautiful birdhouses and homemade scarecrows to scare off unwelcome feathered friends. To quote a Chinese proverb that perfectly captures the spirit of this magazine: “Life begins the day you start a garden.”
