Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A person holds a metal container while standing in the garden. - Stopboxstudio/Getty Images Arguably, one of the biggest mistakes ...

Old plastic containers often get tossed without a second thought. With a few simple steps, they can become a functional feature that supports local wildlife.

Working with a small garden or balcony space can get tricky. Vertical gardens are a clever way to maximize space, and using ...

Practical DIY garden ideas for Indian homes: build birdhouses and planters from affordable materials, with safety tips and ...

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. In ...

I live in an apartment with an incredibly shady so-called backyard: a 10-by-15-foot expanse of dirty concrete tucked behind my driveway. I’ve always wanted a big garden, but, unless a demolition crew ...

Once you get past their odd name, the homemade faux-stone planters known as hypertufa containers have a place in any garden. Do-it-yourself faux-stone containers bring a mini-garden to any setting.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gloved hands mixing potting soil in a black bin - Simol1407/Shutterstock Have you experienced sticker shock recently when buying ...

Summer may be coming to an end, but we’re more desperate than ever to keep a little green alive in our homes when winter comes. After all, when you’re really and truly stuck at home, because of cold ...