
When we moved to this house 11 years ago this month, there were no flower beds in the back garden and the front was a mess. Over the years we dug beds, planted the cedar hedge for privacy on two sides, and I transplanted these irises from the front g...

What's in a gnome? According to the world of British gardening, that which we call a rose by any other gnome would NOT smell as sweet (ok, I will stop now). Read more... ...

I love holidays that fall on a Monday. The weekend seems to stretch luxuriously. This morning, we braved the coolish temperature to eat our breakfast in the sunshine. One four-egg mushroom and cheese omelet, divided not quite evenly, toast, a few che...

Everyone loves a good backyard garden, but hunching over a pile of dirt to plant all of your seeds isn't much fun. If you want to take some of the back bending out of the equation, this PVC seed gun should do the trick.Read more... &...

Potted plants need drainage holes at the bottom to release excess water, but you don't want soil to come out with it, especially if you keep your plant indoors or on a nice patio. Luckily, all you need to keep it clean is a mesh produce bag.Read more...
When space is at a premium in your garden, it's time to think up. This DIY vertical planter requires just a pot, some twine, bamboo sticks, and a gardening net. It lets you pack a whole lot of plants in a very small space.Read more... &nbs...

Now's the time everyone's thinking about working in their gardens, but few of us look forward to the hard work of digging and weeding. Make it easier on yourself and your plants by moistening the ground ahead of time.Read more... &nb...