A person picks fruit from a tree. - Karetoria/Getty Images While you may already know what ground covers are and if you really need them, you may still be looking for a ground cover that is beautiful ...

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 ...

Forest gardens are designed around layers of trees, shrubs, perennials and ground cover plants used in such a way it reflects the look and feel of a natural forest. They are designed to be a diverse, ...

Since comfrey contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs), which can be toxic to humans and animals, is growing comfrey in the garden safe if it’s near fruits and vegetables, or will the PAs transfer from ...

Comfrey, until fairly recently, was used for centuries as a medicinal herb. Some of the common folk names for it, such as “healing herb” and “bruisewort,” reflect the healing properties that people ...

Fruit trees are a joyous addition to any garden. What's better than being able to pick fully ripened, organic produce to snack on right from your very own backyard? Yet, if you have a fruit tree in ...

Growing a garden can take a toll on your soil, leading to nutrient deficiencies, soil compaction, erosion, and other problems. To avoid this, many gardeners till their beds or apply regular ...

There is a narrow patch of ground about 200 feet long, right in the middle of our farm, that is completely unlike any other. Everywhere else you'll find tidy beds with straight rows, bursting with ...

While you may already know what ground covers are and if you really need them, you may still be looking for a ground cover ...

Comfrey, until fairly recently, was used for centuries as a medicinal herb. Some of the common folk names for it, such as “healing herb” and “bruisewort,” reflect the healing properties that people ...

Comfrey is a perennial plant that will grow back year after year. While it is usually not very invasive, it is hard to get rid of if you decide to move it from its original place. Even the smallest ...