Ever wish your backyard felt like a little getaway? With a few clever garden layout ideas, you can turn even a small yard ...

Trying to make the most out of a small yard can feel overwhelming. You want a space that looks good and feels open, but you also want room to relax or entertain. With a few creative layout ideas, you ...

550-pound bear finally scurries away after wildlife expert crawls under home to flush it out Ukrainian drones set fire to ...

Just because something looks good online, doesn't mean it's a wise choice. From certain ground covers to mulching techniques, be weary of these gardening ideas.

Growing fruit trees in containers gives you flexibility to control sunlight, size, and damaging weather. Try growing one of these fruit trees in pots.

Avoid these six invasive trees that harm native ecosystems and create long-term problems in Southern yards. Learn what not to plant—and what to grow instead.

We suggest that you reach out to your local UME Master Gardener group to ask about available landscape design classes, ...

Depending on your specific backyard projects, you may require a series of permits from your local town or city. However, not ...

Our popular readers’ tips column has been running for 20 years. We’ve selected some highlights from the past 12 months to help you plan your 2026 adventures ...

When I was a kid, we always had a ceiling-high red cedar as a Christmas tree. Although they are prickly trees that can cause severe itching, they had one feature ...

One locally-occurring example of a good idea or good intention gone bad — or at least sideways, as another expression might ...

Many gardeners want to attract bees, butterflies, birds and hummingbirds, but most gardeners would rather not have deer or ...