Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Also known as pot ...

Your front yard is the first impression guests have of your home, and one of the most effective ways to enhance its curb appeal is by incorporating beautiful flower beds. Whether you have a green ...

Weeds can rob your flower beds from their much-needed sunlight and soil nutrients, but mulch could be the key to keeping your ...

Ever look at your yard and wish it could burst into color overnight? Fast-growing flowers are a secret weapon for anyone who ...

A private garden need only please its owner; after all, taste is very individual. But while beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, there are some basic garden design principles to keep in mind. An ...

Purple, orange, red, and yellow flowers growing outdoors. - budistudio77/Shutterstock Some think of weeds simply as any plant growing where it's unwanted, but even ...

Imagine stepping out into your backyard — vase and clippers in hand — and snipping fragrant stems of sweet peas, delicate peonies and sprays of lilac. If you’ve dreamed of trying your hand as a ...

In May 2021, I had my flower beds remulched with new mulch. The landscaper removed my old mulch first. That summer I had a great many BE bugs in my backyard flower beds. My neighbor has a silver maple ...

For Dorothy Frager, deciding what to put in her garden wasn't a problem. "I really love roses, and I love fish ponds, and I love shade and hostas and I really love lilies," she said. All those ...