Perennials in the flower beds? Check. Annuals in ceramic pots? Check. A backyard trellis tunnel of white roses, hydrangea climbing […]
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Maintaining a garden. There are lots of shapes and sizes.
Garden Edging 101: Ideas and Tips for DIY Installation
You’ve heard of living on the edge, but what do you know about gardening on the edge? If your answer […]
Rock Garden Design: Stones, Water, Plants
If a rock is a rock, then two rocks must make a rock garden, right? Well, not quite. Also known […]
How to Winterize a Garden (in 12 Easy Steps)
Your hardy bulbs are snug in their beds, and it’s time for your vegetable garden’s long winter’s nap. Let’s scrub […]
How to Design a Rain Garden
When you step outside your house during a rainstorm, do you think of Noah’s Ark? If your yard regularly floods […]
How to Build Container Gardens
Basil growing on the windowsill, tomatoes at your doorstep, lavender around the apartment balcony –– these are the pleasures of container […]
5 Creative Ideas for Raised Garden Beds
When you think of raised garden beds, rows of square and rectangular planter boxes probably come to mind. But that’s […]
How to Build Your Own Raised Garden Beds
Whether you’re tending a rooftop garden, compensating for poor soil conditions, or just looking to create a more comfortable gardening […]
Bog Garden: How to Build One
To a small housefly, a bog garden is a deathly, swamp-like jungle. But to gardeners, bog gardens are a fascinating […]
How to Start an Urban Rooftop Garden
When you live in a concrete jungle like New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, or the like, you’re accustomed to […]