The French formal garden is a classic landscaping style that aims to bring order to the natural world. Whether the layout shows off a bold pattern or perfectly geometric designs, these gardens are ...

I once heard a radio interview with the person at NASA who recruits candidates into the astronaut program. At one point in the interview the host asked the expert a simple question, “What qualities ...

A well-manicured lawn can make a home look polished and welcoming, but even the greenest, most perfectly-mowed grass loses its appeal if the edges are sloppy. Overgrown borders, jagged lines, or worse ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You've planted your flowers, added your mulch, and even brought in a garden arbor to add a decorative ...

You may have noticed that the easiest landscape beds to maintain are those surrounded by concrete. For instance, most homes have a concrete walk between the driveway and the front door. This ...

Creating clean lines between your garden beds and the larger areas of your lawn is a great way to make any outdoor space feel more professional, and helps prevent grass from spilling over into your ...

Whether you’re shaping up your front flower beds or laying out a sprawling backyard garden, one thing can make or break your aesthetic: your edging. While it might seem like one small element to ...

In the place called Eden, there was no need for garden edging. Natural order prevailed. But events took a famous slither toward disorder. And ever since, gardeners have dug and delved mightily to keep ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...