Fill about a sixth of the depth of your raised garden bed with twigs and small branches (under two inches in diameter) that will fill some of the space yet break down and contribute healthy nutrients ...

Landscape design and planting techniques are personal choices by homeowners, unless you are moving to a house that is already landscaped. Unfortunately, mistakes and missteps can happen when planting ...

When purchasing garden mums, select plants with mostly closed buds and healthy foliage. Plants already in full bloom will not ...

I once heard a radio interview with the person at NASA who recruits candidates into the astronaut program. At one point in the interview the host asked the expert a simple question, “What qualities ...

Fall is a great time to improve your soil for next year’s garden. Many of the resources needed are readily available and many ...

Fire-resistant plants don’t mean fire-proof. Plants can burn if they’re not well-maintained or if the fire is extremely hot.

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your ...

Today on Architectural Digest, we’re joined by AD100 landscape designer Carlos Campos Morera of Geoponika to tackle your top plant and garden questions. Does talking to your plants actually do ...

Sometimes an outdoor project is better left to the pros. In those instances, consult our list of reputable local businesses. Allen Outdoor Solutions: Through custom irrigation plans and lawn ...

BOISE, Idaho — As Idaho’s population grows, more and more people are moving into areas that were once considered Idaho’s wildlands. And that means a bigger threat of property damage and destruction in ...