‘Bulb lasagna’ is the fall gardening trend that everyone is talking about. And it’s got me excited as it combines my two great loves — gardening and Italian food — what a combination! However, there’s ...

For those looking to create a long-lasting, nourishing, and healthy plant bed in their gardens might be interested in the age-old practice of hugelkultur, or mound culture. It refers to planting ...

We often imagine a fruit tree as a lone sentinel. It's standing tall on its own, upright and patient, waiting to offer its harvest. But just like people, fruit trees can't always thrive alone. They ...

Companion planting is a method of gardening that involves placing plants close together for mutual benefit. It’s a permaculture tactic and a practice as old as agriculture itself. Using this method ...

Hanging baskets are a fabulous brightener for any outside space, but while ready-planted basket arrangements do look stunning, they can be pricey to buy. Plant up a basket yourself, though, and it can ...

Some of us have been out in the garden for a few weeks now cleaning up and seeding the earliest crops such as peas, lettuce, spinach, and onions, among others. For the passionate vegetable gardener, ...

You've probably heard gardeners discuss companion planting and how it benefits your garden. But have you heard someone talk about adding borage (Borago officinalis) as a companion plant for better ...

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. Haley ...

Taking to the sky and pelting deteriorating wetlands with mangrove seeds has proven to be a quicker and cheaper way to get the plants established than the traditional method of taking long boat trips ...

Snake plants don't need much moisture, but you should to know when and how much to water to keep them thriving.