In a natural meadow or woodland, you’ll also notice how plants are almost growing on top of one another, in close quarters and in layers. So plant everything 12 inches apart to cover open ground. This ...

Al fresco living is having a moment. We’re all using our personal outdoor spaces more than ever, in fact, according to a recent survey conducted by TruGreen, folks are spending 14 hours a week outside ...

Yards filled with lush green lawns certainly have their charms. But as inviting as a cushion of soft grass is to walk and picnic upon, there are downsides. The amount of money, effort, gas, water, and ...

These landscaping ideas can add interest to your lawn and boost your curb appeal. Use these tips to create a timeless landscape that is easy to maintain and great to look at. Just like you should ...

While spending some time in the Northwest recently, enjoying mountain views and cooler temperatures, I also admired the many structured gardens with their bonsai-looking pruned evergreens and sharply ...

The wild or natural garden has its place in the range of garden styles. They are the most informal of informal gardens, a natural choice for any lover of nature who is faced with an overgrown and ...

Don't let your outdoor spaces make a bad impression! First impressions start before guests even walk through the front door, which means having your landscape shipshape is of the utmost importance.

The organization Natural Lands has been preserving open space in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 60 years. It’s most often associated with securing easements on farms and woodlands, but on ...