Martha Stewart's garden labyrinth can be effortlessly duplicated at home - Here's a budget-friendly guide on creating your own

In the world of gardening, creating a maze can be an exciting and rewarding project. From small contemporary gardens to expansive lawns, there's a maze for every space and budget. This article offers insights and tips, drawing inspiration from Martha Stewart's living garden maze.

For those on a budget, starting small is the key. A few small sprigs of herbs such as rosemary, lavender, or cistus can be taken as cuttings each year, helping to expand the maze gradually. If space is limited, wildflowers can be potted up and grouped to mimic a mini maze in a courtyard or balcony garden.

Wildflower mazes are not only beautiful but also beneficial to nature. They attract honeybees, ladybugs, butterflies, and hummingbirds, contributing to a thriving ecosystem. To plan a wildflower maze, mark out paths with string or garden canes and sprinkle wildflower seeds accordingly. Amazon's Mountain View Seeds Hummingbird & Butterfly Wildflower Seed Mixture is a great choice for creating a vibrant wildflower maze.

For a more structured maze, consider using hedges, fruit trees, and other plants. Martha Stewart's living garden maze, which has been in progress for the past few years, boasts hundreds of specimens of hedges, espaliers, trees, and shrubs. Hicks Yew, American Sweetgum, and Ninebark are among the popular choices used in her maze.

If you're aiming for a fragrant maze, lavender tends to do best in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 8 and can create a delightful aroma. For a prickly surprise, holly, especially the 'Red Beauty' variety, can provide an interesting twist for visitors to the maze.

To create a successful living garden maze, it is recommended to plant as many interesting trees, hedges, espaliers, and shrubs as possible and to ensure that the plants are spaced closely, so they become closed hedges in time. This will help to confuse and delight guests who wander through the maze, as they are often stumped at almost every turn.

For a grassy garden maze, mowing pathways and leaving the rest of the grass to grow long can create a haven for local animals. The Greenworks 40V 14" Brushless (Push) Cordless Lawn Mower can be used for maintaining the grassy areas.

Lastly, don't forget about the aesthetics. London Plane (Platanus acerifolia 'Bloodgood') is a staple in Martha Stewart's living garden maze due to its interesting bark, while boxwood, lavender, and rosemary add a touch of elegance to her living garden labyrinth. Nature Hills' Proven Winners® Color Choice® Ginger Wine® Ninebark can also be used for creating a privacy screen in a garden, adding a splash of color from spring to fall.

Whether you're creating a small contemporary garden maze or an expansive lawn labyrinth, remember that the journey is as important as the destination. With careful planning, patience, and a love for gardening, you can create a living garden maze that brings joy to you and your visitors for years to come.

And for those looking to start their maze journey with lavender, you can find 5 Phenomenal! Lavender Plants in 4 Inch Pots from Walmart. Happy gardening!

Martha Stewart's garden labyrinth can be effortlessly duplicated at home - Here's a budget-friendly guide on creating your own