Maybe it’s not as much fun as planting a cutting garden or garden full of romantic flowers, but foundation plantings matter. Foundation shrubs are those that you plant near the base of your house to ...

plants along foundation of home and in front yard - Mint Images/Getty Images Planting close to your home's foundation might not seem like the best idea, but it's actually a golden opportunity to frame ...

Foundation plantings are like spandex garments. They smooth out bumpy features and add a dressy look. Generally, foundation plantings reflect personal preferences. The owner of a Spanish villa-type ...

Plants that hug the foundations of homes and buildings form a fundamental tier of landscape elements. Shrubs are a predominant feature of these foundation plantings. Historically, shrubs were placed ...

Foundation plantings are like spandex garments. They smooth out bumpy features and add a dressy look. When properly used, a foundation planting serves definite purposes. It connects the structure with ...

No matter how much designers talk about enhancing the interior of a house, when an unwitting neighbor passes by on the street, it is the curb appeal of your home that sets its tone. First impressions ...

These are particularly lush foundation plants but, with the home’s high windows, they don’t obstruct views from inside. The term “foundation plantings” generally refers to landscape plants purposely ...