Landscaping & gardens from the past

Landscape ideas for vintage homes Old and new homes benefit from the careful planning and execution of landscaping, tree placement, flower gardening, and the kitchen garden. Many homeowners today are pondering the advantage of keeping a small flock of chickens. Others, less interested in produce and poultry, are happy to create an oasis in an outdoor room of contemporary amenities that merely flirts with historic precedent.

Taken from a variety of vintage sources and new articles, our garden topics reflect the interest homeowners have in their personal outdoor space. Plant lists of what to plant where or specialty gardens that were popular when your home was built are just a few of the topics we'll explore.