Wooded gardens backyards

Designing your own woodland garden can be a rewarding process! With careful planning and good species selection even small spaces can become enchanting woodland gardens. Here, I walk you through all the considerations of woodland garden design.

Carolyn Faulkner gardens in Brunswick, Maine on approximately 3 acres.

We recently started creating outdoor spaces in the woods so we are sharing how we cleared wood space to create more space for our home and patio

Do you love the feeling of being surrounded by trees as you walk through the woods? We'll show you how to grow a forest in your backyard!

Use these secret garden ideas to design a magical hidden backyard oasis that you'll want to relax in all summer long.

If you want to know how to make a woodland garden you are not alone. Woodland gardens are perfect places to relax, play and encourage wildlife. You don't need large trees or a huge garden to create a woodland garden. Here we show you how!

Explore 20 enchanting secret garden ideas to turn your backyard into a hidden oasis. From floral entryways to cozy nooks and secluded garden paths, these ideas bring beauty and privacy to outdoor spaces. Design a backyard sanctuary with dreamy sitting areas, garden mirrors, and lush landscaping. Perfect for creating a relaxing, private escape with budget-friendly, DIY options for every style.

12 garden style ideas to help you create a garden to reflect your lifestyle and personal taste. Don't plan your garden without reading this.

This garden project took a tired looking corner of my client’s property and turned it into a stunning display of stately conifers, deciduous shrubs, ornamental trees and shade perennials and grasses.

These shade garden ideas, plant suggestions, and photos will inspire you to add bold, beautiful colors, even in the shadiest reaches of your yard.