Your garden is a functional masterpiece that quite literally boasts the fruits of your labor. As you wander between raised beds of fresh produce, you might think to yourself that the space needs a ...

One evening, I was sitting on the bench beside our pond, watching spring arrive. The ice had nearly melted on the pond, and the buds on the swamp maples were showing red. Nesting birds were twittering ...

Give your garden a lift with a trellis. They’re versatile, vertical plant supports with lots of sculptural appeal. Even in the tiniest garden, you can find a place for a trellis. When you put up a ...

Outdoor furniture, small rug, and planters on patio in backyard - John Keeble/Getty Images As the warmer months come around each year, you likely find it more and more tempting to kick back on your ...

I am constantly searching for more space to garden. So when I ran out of ground, I went vertical—and the way it fundamentally changed the way people experience my garden is remarkable. Consider this a ...

Many gardeners opt to put their beds to rest for the winter, but the right evergreen and perennial plants can keep your ...

Flowering vines are an easy way to fill vertical spaces in your garden with life and color. Choose from annual vines for quick color for a growing season, or go with a perennial vine that will grow ...

Space-strapped gardeners learned long ago how to make more room for vegetables: Grow up. Ingenious trellises and stacked garden beds can squeeze more food out of less space. Almost anything that vines ...

I am a tool geek. I buy the best tools and materials I can afford and those best suited to the job at hand. Poorly made tools will cost you dearly later because you'll need to replace them. Well-made ...

With the arrival of spring promising warmer, sunnier afternoons ahead, spending more time in your yard sounds inviting. But sipping your morning coffee on your deck while gazing at your neighbor’s ...