GARDEN

If you're not a fan of finding creepy crawlies hiding in corners, you’re not alone. Spiders might be helpful in some ways, but most of us prefer to keep them...

Last Halloween, I took a late-night walk through my neighborhood, and one yard stopped me cold. Hidden behind the hedges, glowing eyes flickered, skeleton arms clawed through branches, and a...

Weeds creep in like little green invaders, pushing their way through every crack and crevice in your landscape rocks. You rake, you pull, you curse a little under your breath...

If you’ve ever planted lettuce and wondered how to keep those fresh leaves coming week after week, you’re not alone. Lettuce is one of the easiest crops to grow in...

Growing kiwi in containers might sound like a bit of a challenge, but once you understand what these vigorous vines need, you'll realize it's completely doable and deeply rewarding. Whether...

As you know, a tree that drapes and spills like a living waterfall instantly brings softness and movement to the garden. Dwarf weeping trees carry this graceful presence without overwhelming...

If there’s one plant I always recommend to friends, especially the I forget to water kind, it’s the snake plant. In fact, some of the healthiest snake plants I’ve grown...

If you’re tight on space or want to turn reclaimed materials into something productive, pallet gardening is a beautiful way to do both. Wooden pallets offer a natural grid, perfect...

Bitter melon, with its wrinkled green skin and sharp flavor, might not be the first plant you think of for a container garden but it absolutely deserves a spot. It’s...

If patience isn’t your strong suit or your garden view needs a quick fix, fast-growing vines are your best friend. These climbers don’t just fill space; they bring it to...