When pine needles fall all over your lawn in the autumn, you don't have to haul them away. Here are some surprising uses for ...

Foodscaping isn't just about aesthetics and productivity, as it has several other advantages going for it. From increasing ...

Have a look around the yard and out your windows. Like what you see? I didn’t think so. So many yards are so wide open from little to no plantings that the views are usually into the neighbors’ walls, ...

Landscape fabric, while popular, is often unnecessary for home gardens. The three common types of landscape fabric—solid black plastic film, perforated black plastic film, and woven polyethylene ...

In our July 2014 issue, we visited a stunning Kirkland backyard that had been transformed into a natural wonderland using plant species native to the Pacific Northwest. The project’s landscape ...

After almost two months without any measurable rain in Dallas, there’s no doubt your yard is looking, well, crunchy. And while you can jealously covet your neighbor’s lush lawn—and wonder what kind of ...

With numerous municipalities and states considering or enacting strict limits on residential grass, you may have considered ditching your home’s turf. Xeriscaping — or designing a landscape that needs ...

And if you enjoy feeding your regular visitors, there are plenty of ways to attract birds into your garden this winter. What’s more, as the months get colder, food may be scarce to find and fresh ...

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