Lush, expansive gardens are a dream – but not everyone has the luxury of a large outdoor space. The good news is that with a bit of know-how, even the tiniest corner can be transformed into a vibrant ...

It can be demoralizing when a gardener has a small space to work with. When you have limited yard space — or just a balcony or patio — it can feel like there are only restrictions and disadvantages.

Limited garden space can be overcome by using containers, raised beds and vertical gardening techniques. Containers are ideal for small spaces and can be moved to follow the sun, but require frequent ...

From tomatoes and peas to herbs and flowers, compatible plant pairings improve growth, deter pests and make the most of limited space.

For a large planting, trenches are an efficient way to plant seed potatoes. Dig a trench 4 inches deep if your soil is heavy ...

Outsmart hungry deer with this stunning plant collection. Discover gorgeous shrubs that resist deer browsing. Learn how to use these deer resistant plants to add color and texture to the garden.

Saving seed is a selective process — you don’t need to save seed from every plant in your garden. Monitoring blossom times, ...

Working with a small garden or balcony space can get tricky. Vertical gardens are a clever way to maximize space, and using old cans you save money.

Here's what the gardening writer is getting done outside ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. The reality of home gardening is that you rarely have as much space as you’d like. For many people, all they have is one raised 4x8 foot bed. While ...

NATIVE TO ROCKY PEAKS seasonally covered in snow, alpine plants shrug off blazing sun, extreme cold, strong wind and poor soil — hardly the cushy conditions found in a home garden. “You’re trying to ...

Unfortunately, none of this makes gardening easier. The sun dries everything out, and sandy soil is generally unfriendly to plants. On top of all that, rain appears out of nowhere. Gardening can ...