Learn where to put it, what to fill it with, and how to keep it healthy. Olivia Young is a writer, fact checker, and green living expert passionate about tiny living, climate advocacy, and all things ...

These small ecosystems add color to your yard and improve biodiversity. Xavi Talleda / Getty Images A container water garden allows you to bring new plants and wildlife into your backyard in a way ...

With container gardening, it's surprisingly easy to slip into unsustainable practices—here's how to keep it green. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, ...

1. Locate your garden so it receives at least six hours of sun a day. 2. Choose containers with dark-colored interiors to give an impression of greater depth and to discourage algae growth. 3.Use ...

You can transform your garden into a handmade, personality-infused oasis using only refreshingly simple, inexpensive materials. In Handmade Garden Projects (Timber Press, 2012), Lorene Edwards Forkner ...

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 ...

Four garden plans that you—yes, you, with the thumb of any color—can plant this spring to get the greenery you want, without having to dig up your whole yard. Is there any spot more glorious than the ...