The only planting palette you need to fill a small yard ...

FARGO — What did the young plant say to the old plant during a disagreement? OK, bloomer. In the world of plants, perennial flowers are enjoying the same upswing in popularity as houseplants and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. butterfly bush, Sweet Autumn Clematis, crocosmia When choosing plants for a small backyard, there are some tricky perennials that ...

Pathways offer a natural, inviting guide through your gardens. Designing those walkways with a softer look helps embrace natural design ideas.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Small vegetable garden ideas can turn even the tiniest space into a productive patch. If carefully planned, you can grow all kinds ...

Like its name suggests, the uniquely shaped bee balm is basically irresistible to bees—as well as hummingbirds and butterflies. The fringed and aromatic petals that come in purple, pink, and red can ...

Being of stoic German stock, I'm not overly fond of change. To prove I'm not entirely inflexible, I sampled my Norwegian-heritage wife, Mary's, switch-up from white-sugared to brown-sugared lefse and ...

The idea of designing your own perennial garden might seem daunting. But it doesn’t have to be. If you can’t fathom tackling a large area, start small and expand next year. Begin by laying out the ...

The journey that exists in the garden is one that is gratifying, taxing and even full of comfort. So, after many months of nurturing tiny seeds and watching them grow into an abundance of fruit, ...

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. Are ...