Rocks are the unsung heroes of landscaping. They don't need water, pruning, or fertilizer, and yet they continue to do the heavy lifting in beautiful landscapes all over the world. From defining ...

Everyone wants a lush, blooming garden—but not everyone has the space to dedicate to in-ground garden beds. Whether you're just starting to flex your green thumb or are dealing with tight lawn ...

You don’t need a sprawling lawn to be a gardener. Any outdoor space — be it a balcony or small patch of grass — can be home to a raised garden bed. Though useful for all gardeners, they’re especially ...

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Raised garden beds offer advantages over traditional in-ground gardening, especially for those with soil issues or limited mobility. When selecting the best materials, consider factors like rot ...

Whether you're designing a new outdoor space or want to boost your existing garden's aesthetic, incorporating edging is a way to highlight the area and add more personality. Edging helps define a ...

Although the term “hugelkultur” was coined by German horticulturalists Hans Beba and Herman Andra in the late 1970s, the actual technique has probably been used for thousands of years. Roughly ...

Gardeners, designers and landscapers are quick to talk about their likes. We have our favourite plants, for sure. We love working with garden accents, paving bricks, natural stone. We get excited with ...

Sometimes garden writers make things involve more work and expense than necessary. Raised garden beds are one example. Your crops will grow fine whether your beds are level, raised or even sunken (a ...