Each style of home has a certain aesthetic that can be accentuated with smart landscaping choices. Some depend on color, while others might focus on the variety of vegetation. If you are contemplating ...

Almost every gardening expert will recommend using mulch around new and existing plantings, but why? Mulch has many benefits in the garden, but it can also cause problems if used improperly. In nature ...

Your lawn and garden need nutrients to grow and stay healthy. Soil is an important source of key nutrients but it doesn’t always contain them in adequate amounts. That’s why many homeowners take the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Gardening season is officially upon us. While there are certainly seeds and full-grown plants that can ...

Last year, a section of our lawn was neglected, and it turned into aflower garden. Amid the tall, unmowed grass appeared bright spots of orange and yellow hawkweed, white daisies and blue violets. It ...

Know your hydrangea type before you prune. Some varieties benefit from a fall cleanup — others could lose an entire season of ...

Sandy loam? Loamy soil? There are many terms to describe the ground under your feet. Here's how to determine the composition of your soil -- and why it matters.

Debbie Wolfe is an author and content creator. In addition to being a contributing writer at Forbes, she writes for other leading online home improvement, DIY, and garden media outlets and online ...