Many of us have an ambivalent relationship with the public and their view of our outdoor spaces. Sometimes we want to show off our hard work, and sometimes we crave privacy. Achieving a sense of ...

Like lettuce, spinach grows fast and isn’t very tall, so it doesn’t put down deep roots. This makes it a terrific container ...

Growing plants in containers is a delighgtful way to bring greenery indoors, add height to landscape beds, and deliver color to porches and patios. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, container plants are ...

Choose durable evergreens or tough perennials as the foundation for year-round containers. Consider how plant choices connect seamlessly between the home's interior design and the surrounding ...

As outdoor spaces have shrunk and the pace of life has become much faster than it used to be, new types of gardens have had to emerge. The best landscapes now aren’t measured in square footage or ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As you spend more time outdoors enjoying the warmer weather, extend your garden to where you hang out the ...

Mother’s Day is a milestone that arrives at the same time as the historic no-more-chance-of-frost date in southcentral Pennsylvania, when it’s “safe” to plant the summer annuals and warm-weather ...

Sustainability is becoming more important in home and garden design. One sustainable garden trend brings green spaces vertical. Here's what it is.