Arguably, one of the biggest mistakes you want to avoid as a beginner gardener is spending too much money on tools and supplies. Pots, soil, fertilizer, seeds, trowels ... it all adds up quickly to a ...

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. In ...

Ever find yourself staring at all those empty containers piling up in your kitchen and wondering if they could be useful? Turns out, your recycling bin is full of hidden treasures for gardeners.

Container gardening can bring plant life and color to spaces such as patios. If you’re longing for a garden but are lacking land, container gardening could be a perfect way to bring ornamentals or ...

I plan on trying to add some containers to my garden this year and would like some advice on how to be successful. — Anita Singh, Park Ridge Containers planted with annuals can add a lot of interest ...

As outdoor spaces have shrunk and the pace of life has become much faster than it used to be, new types of gardens have had to emerge. The best landscapes now aren’t measured in square footage or ...

Container gardening gives you flexibility. It allows you to create a garden without a yard and lets you take risks you might not take in your permanent landscape. Though I like to think of container ...

As easy as IKEA"s furniture is for DIYers to customize and transform, I think it's important to remember that not every IKEA DIY has to be an ultra-ambitious furniture flip. For every homemade ...

Gardens have been a respite for many during the pandemic. Brooklyn gardeners sent us their photos and told us how they have improved their outdoor spaces. Here’s what gardeners in Gowanus, Clinton ...