Fall 2025 Issue, The Cozy Garden

By DaShan Nixon

October 31, 2025

It’s here — the debut issue of Alcove Magazine!

Our Cozy Garden issue celebrates small gardens that invite you to slow down, look closer, and live beautifully outdoors — no lawn required. Inside, you’ll find fresh ideas for turning compact spaces into calm retreats, fall gardens that still feel alive, and design inspiration for modern outdoor living.

Browse our NEW fall issue below to explore The Cozy Garden—where small spaces meet big ideas, lawns are optional, and fall’s quiet beauty takes center stage.

Here’s What You’ll Find Inside

How to Design a Small Garden That Feels Personal

A closer look at the design principles that make even the tiniest front garden feel layered, intentional, and welcoming.

Small garden design

The Secret to a Garden That Gives Back

Simple ways to create a beautiful, low-maintenance garden that supports pollinators and adds life back to the landscape.

small garden plants

Plant with Confidence

Expert advice on how to choose plants that bring color, structure, and calm — season after season.

The Seasonal Edit

Our editors share what’s inspiring them right now — plants, colors, and textures that define the mood of fall.

ornamental grasses

The Alcove Edit

Small luxuries, timeless materials, and thoughtful details that make outdoor spaces feel truly lived in.

So brew something warm, find a quiet corner, and explore The Cozy Garden — a gentle reminder that beauty doesn’t need acres to thrive.