A flat garden is usually planted in a single plane. Everything sits at roughly the same height, often lined up along the edge of the bed. It looks tidy at first, but it rarely holds up through the season. Once plants start to mature, there’s nothing to anchor the space.Depth is what gives a garden a sense of place. It’s what allows your eye to move through the bed instead of stopping at the sidewalk.
Ever wonder why some gardens feel instantly welcoming, while others feel a little…off? More often than not, it comes down to how the plants are layered. A well-layered garden isn’t just more attractive—it’s easier to care for, more inviting to pollinators, and more resilient through changing seasons.
Deer treating your garden like a buffet? These plants might finally make them lose their appetite.
This is the definitive Gardening Calendar for Northwest Arkansas, with what you should do when in your garden throughout the entire year!
Locally grown, better plants. Come visit one of our four locations for all of your gardening needs.
