If we fail to think holistically, we miss a huge part of the picture and will not be as successful in our growing efforts. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening ...

Discover the top garden trends for 2026, plus practical design tips to help you update your outdoor space—no full overhaul required.

This year, gardening is getting a convenient makeover.

Al fresco living is having a moment. We’re all using our personal outdoor spaces more than ever, in fact, according to a recent survey conducted by TruGreen, folks are spending 14 hours a week outside ...

Smart landscaping choices are essential in areas with wildfire risk. We all know that wildfires are an increasingly common concern in many parts of the world, even in areas where they have not been an ...

Stormwater that runs off buildings and paved streets frequently carries high levels of pollutants into rivers and lakes, some of which serve as sources of drinking water. Rain gardens, green ...

These garden design trends that were popular in 2016 and are just as good a decade later ...

That all changed when, thanks to Meadow City Nursery’s website, I discovered the Native Garden Planner, a free online design tool at https://www.nativegardenplanner.com. The software was created by ...

Now would be an excellent time to create a landscape plan for a small area and do some designing and planting. Small yards are common in urban areas. Older neighborhoods are typically divided into ...

Complete with advice from a gardening expert ...