The Novel Gardener

writing about plants, people, & landscape design

The Novel Gardener

writing about plants, people, & landscape design

An image of a rowhouse landscape design showing the new two-level modern black metal deck. Steps with wooden treads and cable railings lead up to the second-storey deck with a pergola overhead. Cables provide a place for climbing vines to grow up. A brick walkway allows easy access to the lower portion of the house and gathering area underneath the deck.
How to Design a Small Back Yard: Ten Tips for Success

Do you own a rowhouse or a townhouse with a small back yard? Want to make the space more livable, pleasant, and environmentally friendly but aren't sure how? I work in these spaces frequently and wanted to share some tips and design examples with you!...

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An image of a rowhouse landscape design showing the new two-level modern black metal deck. Steps with wooden treads and cable railings lead up to the second-storey deck with a pergola overhead. Cables provide a place for climbing vines to grow up. A brick walkway allows easy access to the lower portion of the house and gathering area underneath the deck.
How to Design a Small Back Yard: Ten Tips for Success

Do you own a rowhouse or a townhouse with a small back yard? Want to make the space more livable, pleasant, and environmentally friendly but aren't sure how? I work in these spaces frequently and wanted to share some tips and design examples with you!...

Learn More →