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 ...

Gardening decor is enjoyed by many gardeners as a way to enhance the design they create with plantings. Many gardens contain at least some section of lawn, and creating a pleasing design using a ...

FARGO — Every flower garden deserves a backbone of classic perennials such as peonies, iris, daylilies and hosta, but there’s a whole world of less-familiar perennials that add unique interest to ...

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 ...

Edging flower beds with well-defined lines immediately improves the look of a backyard. But its benefits go beyond the aesthetics – edging is practical, too. Whether you're digging a simple shallow ...

Life in big cities is stressful and hectic, and you can't get more hectic than the Big Apple. We all need a little time to ourselves, to reconnect with nature and live in the slow lane, at least for a ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...