Before you go making a mountain out of a mulch hill, learn the facts about what your plants and soil really want

Protect your soil from weeds and drought this summer with a living mulch of ground covers

Letting go can lead to a deeper level of gardening and a richer relationship with the landscape. Here's how one nature lover did it

This modest backyard garden provides its owner with fruit and vegetables all year round, thanks to an innovative low-maintenance approach

Quit shelling out for pricey substitutes that aren’t even as good. Here’s how to give your soil the best while lightening your trash load

Many facing a drought are swapping turf for less thirsty plantings. If you’re one of them, we’d like to hear about it

Ditch the chemicals for a naturally beautiful lawn and garden, using living fertilizers and other nontoxic treatments

Conserve water and make gardening much easier with the xeriscape approach’s 7 principles

Work less, help the environment and foster connections by just saying no to typical turf

What’s a gardener to do with soil that’s easily compacted and has poor drainage? Find out here