If you have a small backyard, you may assume you're limited in the flowers and shrubs you can plant. With a small backyard, you need to be careful not to overdo your gardening efforts, which could ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Also known as pot ...

This hardy DIY planter is easy to construct. Learn how to build a brick flower bed to create a garden space that’ll withstand the elements and add value to your property. If you’d like to complete a ...

What if you could transform a tree stump from an eye-sore into a focal point? A tree stump flower bed is an inexpensive fix to an unsightly tree stump, adding height and variety to the landscape. It ...

You can find sidekicks everywhere: TV, of course (Ed McMahon to Johnny Carson); movies (Walter Sobchak to Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski); literature (Dr. Watson to Sherlock Holmes). Many well-designed ...

As your flower beds go dormant and your lawn loses its vigor in the cool weather, there's a key landscaping task you should ...

Adding slug-repellent plants to your beds and borders can be a smart choice in any planting scheme. After all, waking up to discover that beloved plants have been devoured by slugs during the night is ...