To attract wildlife to your garden, plant in layers, year-round, from ground level to tree canopy. Birds, animals and insects need food, water and shelter to survive. In a garden, that means a mix of ...

This backyard forest garden is comprised of seven layers, creating a self-sustaining ecosystem. Many people mistakenly think that ecological gardening, which involves growing a wide range of edible ...

Imagine your backyard as a lush habitat of flowering and fruiting trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and vines made vibrant with the sights and sounds of buzzing insects, butterflies, hummingbirds, and ...

Good gardeners know that spreading mulch is one of the most helpful things you can do for your plants, including trees and shrubs. Yet many homeowners aren’t sure why mulch is a good thing, how to ...

Gardening under trees can be frustratingly difficult. A tree's blissful shade limits the selection of plants gardeners can grow, though weeds never seem to have any trouble moving in. But if you work ...

Many households are preparing to clear away decorations and dispose of their Christmas tree.

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.

NAMPA, Idaho — Are you looking for grow some fruit in your own back yard? KTVB Garden Master Jim Duthie has some tips on how to successfully do so. According to the National Gardening Association, 35 ...

Do you need a tree for a narrow space? Have you moved lately into a home with a smaller garden and want to plant a tree? Today, there are many trees that will grow quite tall yet stay rather narrow in ...