Use these strategies for landscaping with natives to create a beautiful space that requires less care. Landscaping with native plants is catching on, and it’s easy to see why. Not only is using native ...

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 ...

Janine Kharey’s backyard is a maze of pots, planters and promise. Her patio and yard are dotted with colors, fresh greens and multiple textures that will continually change from now until late fall.

As development replaces woodlands throughout the East Coast, insects, birds and other animals lose shelter and food. What’s the best way to bring back nature? For 24 years, the Native Plants in the ...

Stop by your neighbors' gardens to see how they do things, or visit a formal garden to shop for ideas. Learn how to use lawn to showcase the plants around it. Other design elements to play with are ...

If you’re thinking about re-landscaping the yard, you might want to consider some ideas from the 15th Annual Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden Tour. This self-driving tour, which rolls through ...

Looking to overhaul your garden? No matter the size of your garden or the budget you have to work with, these garden design ideas will help you to create an outdoor space to be proud of. Ranging from ...

Does your outdoor space need a makeover? Maybe you’ve been researching landscape design ideas and are considering hiring a landscape architect or designer. Maybe you hope to learn more about the ...

California native plants are adaptable to many situations and designs. They thrive on little water (unless they grow near streams), add color and attract birds and beneficial insects to the garden.