Starting a vegetable garden can be a rewarding prospect for any homeowner. In addition to having fresh veggies on the ready, digging in the dirt has big health benefits. Though yanking out weeds might ...

Most people wouldn’t lament the fact that they had run out of partially rotten straw, primarily because they wouldn’t keep the stuff around in the first place. But I do and I did run out, and for me, ...

There are many draws to vegetable garden container ideas, from their compact nature and flexibility through to the increased yields that each pot can produce. In fact, most vegetables grow well in ...

Landscaping ideas for sustainable gardens are fast becoming high priority for many. If you've already embraced concepts like making your own mulch, growing native plants and harvesting rainwater, you ...

With so many choices available at garden centers, how do you choose the best mulch material for your vegetable garden? Wood chips or pine bark? Or perhaps a synthetic material that will help trap ...

In a vegetable garden, mulch serves an essential function. It helps retain moisture in the soil and prevents the growth of weeds that could compete with your plants for nutrients. Mulch also ...

But what do you grow, and how do you start? And what if your space is limited? Here’s how the experts do it. Like with any garden, design and planning is always the first step, says landscape designer ...

High angle view of bok choy plant growing in wood chip mulch (selective focus) What is mulch used for? It depends on the kind of mulch! Learn how to choose what kind of mulch is best for your garden, ...

I love watching the snow melt off the lawn. Not only does it give me hope for the gardening I know is so close at hand, it is always a surprise to see to what appears as the snow disappears. Last year ...

Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

As we start to think about spending more time out in our gardens, you may have wondered how to get the most from your outdoor space. But what if you have a smaller garden or external footprint? Well, ...

In a vegetable garden, mulch serves an essential function. It helps retain moisture in the soil and prevents the growth of weeds that could compete with your plants for nutrients. Mulch also ...