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 ...

Create shadowy pathways with gothic plants and eerie decor to immerse visitors in a haunting experience. Haunting statues and sculptures add mystery to your garden, evoking an otherworldly atmosphere.

Hummingbirds are one of the most fascinating and beautiful creatures to watch in your garden. Follow these tips to welcome ...

A gravel garden is simply any garden featuring a gravel mulch. You can build an environmentally friendly gravel garden by using sustainably sourced gravel and choosing native plants to grow in it.

A moon garden comes to life at night. Teeming with silver foliage and fragrant night-blooming plants, this type of garden actually flowers in the dark and therefore offers a unique experience for all ...

Feet running through soil and bright hands pulling weeds like treasures is what every childhood should be. Every backyard ...

Bamboo trees stand tall in this Japanese garden. Photo by Kevin Legnon. Noted for its minimalist style, natural landscape and tranquil nature, the Japanese garden is as much art as it is science. To ...

What a glorious day when you can gaze across the landscape and be happy with what you have created. You have removed all the weeds, put down mulch, picked up the sticks that were downed from the last ...

Is your soil poorly drained or heavy clay? Not enough space for a full garden? Is bending or reaching an issue? A raised-bed garden may be a helpful solution to grow your favorite vegetables. The ...

A local expert shares his list of what to expect during a renovation and how to likely avoid delays and problems. This Play Space Design Embraces Color and Fun in Rye A fun and functional play space ...

Often drawing from ancient philosophies of Buddhism and Taoism, a Japanese garden emphasizes harmony, restraint, and a carefully curated sensory experience. While these green spaces have long captured ...

No matter how you define your own well-being, it is likely to be enhanced by exposure to nature and by engaging in activities within nature. There is plenty of evidence that already shows the positive ...