To encourage more flowering, deadhead coneflowers regularly by cutting off the faded blooms before they produce seeds. On ...

Building an earthen berm, planting a hedge, and opting for low-maintenance landscaping are effective ways to reduce the noise ...

Oftentimes, a pristine garden is achieved by letting some things grow more wildly while other areas are fine-tuned with ...

Shrubs are the backbone of a brilliantly blooming garden. While most folks just reach for flowers to inject colour, foliage can steal the show – and for far longer. From rich reds to zesty yellows, ...

One of the best ways to transform a backyard into an oasis is to make it usable. Add a bistro set, hammock, or cozy bench to encourage lounging. Martha Stewart’s team emphasizes that small seating ...

Although these two tools have a similar look and we  often use them interchangeably in the garden, a gardening shovel and ...

Katie Tamony, chief marketing officer and trend-spotter for Monrovia Nursery, one of the nation’s largest shrub and perennial ...

A DIY fan has shared how she gave her front garden a mega quick and easy makeover, without breaking the bank. So if you want to add style to the outside of your pad but haven’t got much cash to ...

Edging keeps things neat and tidy in your yard, and if you want it to stay on theme with your garden being au naturale, check ...

Think in layers. Maximize your planting by filling every level of the garden, from soil to canopy, including vertical ...

Installing physical barriers such as edging or fencing can help prevent invasive weeds from crossing property lines. Open, respectful communication with your neighbor is the recommended first step to ...

Think strength in numbers. A strong, vibrant lawn, rather than a patch with sparse blades of grass, is your best defence. “Healthy grass with deep roots naturally crowds out weeds,” says Agustina.