In the yard, a retaining wall serves a very simple purpose: to hold soil back to better utilize the terrain. From foot-high garden borders to towering walls that enclose an entire property, retaining ...

Cascading plants are brilliant for awkward or overlooked spaces. Whether you’re planting a raised bed, a sloping bank, a low wall or a few hanging baskets, these trailing species make the most of ...

Late last fall, my husband, Don, built a retaining wall. This winter I made a list of perennials I could use to hide the new wall. Not that there's anything wrong with the retaining wall. Actually ...

Summer is well underway and questions are flooding in to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty and Master Gardeners ...

With innovative hillside landscape ideas, such as terraced beds and low-maintenance plants, you can make the most of a sloped ...

Creeping phlox grow most successfully in well-drained soil, such as on a slope held back by rocks. They flower best in full sun. Courtesy photo The second week of April is green with new growth, so ...

Want to build a retaining wall? Here are some things you need to know: 1. Before starting construction, check with local building codes for height and setback restrictions and engineering requirements ...

Succulents – those hardy, moisture-retaining plants that come in different colors, forms and varieties – take over the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens beginning Saturday. The annual show, ...