Rain gardens can soak up excess water in yards with poor drainage. They are a helpful addition to any flood-prone area -- but ...

On an environmental level, native landscapes contribute to healthier ecosystems. They support local pollinators, improve soil ...

If you wanted to create a garden of nothing but Australian plants, you would have a cornucopia of beauties from which to choose. You could find ground covers, shrubs, and trees that flower ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

For many of us, gardening is a joyful hobby that brings peace and relaxation — a welcome distraction from the outside world. Few things provide the instant satisfaction of planting a tree or weeding ...