Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

This compact, low-maintenance shrub brings golden-yellow foliage and effortless style to containers — perfect for adding ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Even if you don’t have a huge yard, you can enjoy the beauty of small shrubs alongside your annuals, ...

Olivia Young is a writer, fact checker, and green living expert passionate about tiny living, climate advocacy, and all things nature. She holds a degree in Journalism from Ohio University. These ...

Every gardener adores when their yard is bursting with color from all their lovely blooms. The pinks, bright reds, blues, and yellows bring joy to all who lay eyes on them. But then, it seems like out ...

There are several hot new ideas available these days for compact gardens. Even in the tiniest urban area, you can have an herb or vegetable garden. A simple investment in the appropriate equipment is ...

There is nothing more satisfying for a vegetable gardener than sitting down to a summer meal to enjoy the fruits (and vegetables) of your labor. We endure the challenging work needed to have a ...

Dwarf evergreens are perfect for maintaining interest in the garden, even in small spaces. Fortunately, there are many ...

No matter how small, think of your garden as an extension of your home. Ask yourself: What can be removed to make it less complicated? Once you settle on an overall theme, you can build the garden in ...

To maintain the garden’s structure, Dvorchak and the Erb crew return every spring, pruning and planting as necessary. He acknowledges that, eventually, the beech will provide too much shade for the ...

Question: I understand crop rotation is one way of preventing pests in the vegetable garden. How far away should the new plantings be from the old ones in my small garden? Answer: Crop rotation is a ...

Of course you love pretty flowers and growing your favorite veggies. But a garden needs evergreens, too, for year-round color. With thousands of varieties, evergreen shrubs are available in every size ...