Ground covers — low-growing plants that mat, sprawl, trail, or clump on the ground — play a valuable role in the landscape. They fill in gaps in flower beds, adding color, texture, and depth.

The great thing about this aesthetic garden bed weed solution is that it blocks sunlight from reaching the seeds, preventing ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Also known as pot ...

Without a doubt, flower beds enhance the overall appeal of a garden, but they can also attract unwanted weeds. These weeds can dramatically alter and degrade the beauty of your flower bed. This ...

Whether you cultivate flowers or vegetables, growing them in raised beds can lift your garden to new heights. They make planting easy, allow you to grow favorites that might prove difficult in central ...

Skaneateles, NY -- Guess what’s blooming in Skaneateles? The Skaneateles Garden Club is inviting area residents to discover the answer during its “What’s Blooming!” garden tour, featuring seven unique ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. Are you a weekend yard warrior who needs help ...