The Garden Guide Collection
A Beautiful Garden Starts with a Clear Plan.
Digital planting plans, plant palettes and practical resources to help you create and care for your garden.
Explore the Garden Guides
A few places to begin
Find a Guide for Your Garden
Four starting points for planting with more confidence.
Digital download
White Hydrangea Front Yard Garden Guide
Plan a welcoming front garden around white hydrangeas.
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Digital download
Low Maintenance Garden Guide
Begin a beautiful garden with less upkeep.
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Digital download
The Elegant Privacy Garden Guide
Create a more private garden with screening and planting ideas.
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Digital download
Terracotta, Cream & Olive Cottage Garden Guide
Bring warm terracotta, cream and olive tones to your garden.
View Guide on EtsyExplore all 52 planting plans, plant palettes and practical resources.
For a garden project, or a whole collection
Explore the Collections
Choose coordinated resources for your project, or discover the complete garden library.
Digital collection
The Complete Garden Library
52 guides and resources in one collection, with companion planners and the Garden Care Journal.
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Digital collection
Shade Garden Plan + Care Bundle
A 12 × 6 ft border plan with a planning workbook, installation handbook, care calendar and troubleshooting handbook.
View Shade Bundle on Etsy
Digital collection
Front Yard Garden Collection
Five coordinated guides for front yard, walkway, foundation and porch projects.
View Collection on EtsySee each Etsy listing for its full contents and available formats.
From the creator
A note from Kelsie
Thoughtful resources for gardens you can make your own. I hope you find a guide that helps you take the next step with your space.
Before you begin
A Few Helpful Details
Is this a digital or physical product?
These are digital downloads. No plants, printed books or other physical products will be shipped.
Where do I purchase and receive my files?
Purchase securely through the linked Etsy listing. Your digital files become available through Etsy once payment is confirmed. Current prices and any offers are shown on Etsy.
Can I print the resources?
Choose a listing described as a printable PDF to use it on paper. The Shade Garden Plan + Care Bundle includes printable resources as well as separate GoodNotes editions of its workbook and calendar.
Can I adapt a plan to my garden?
Use the plan as a starting point, then check your measurements, available light, soil and moisture before adjusting the layout. Allow for each plant’s mature size.
Will the plants suit my climate?
Check the exact varieties against your local hardiness zone and growing conditions before buying. A garden’s appearance varies with season, plant maturity and location.
Which products work with GoodNotes?
The Shade Garden Plan + Care Bundle includes GoodNotes editions of the Planning Workbook and Care Calendar, plus two instruction guides. Check other listings individually. The app and tablet are not included.