Landscaping

DIY Landscape Design: Choosing Garden Structures

One of my favorite public gardens is Dumbarton Oaks, in Georgetown, a neighborhood in Washington,...

The Magic Of Banyan Trees

I have been a tree lover for as long as I can remember. When I was a child growing up in Miami,...

Making The Right Landscaping Choices For Curb Appeal

As much as we like to encourage people to use low-water landscaping techniques and to eschew...

Lasagna For Your Lawn And Other Ways To Prep Your Soil For Winter

For many people, winter is the time to let the vegetable garden hibernate until spring. It's...

Landscaping: 12 Classic Outdoor Toys For The Young At Heart

When I was a kid, I remember playing in a tire swing that hung from a large walnut tree in...

Butterfly-Friendly Landscaping

There is something magical about butterflies as they flit from flower to flower in the garden....

Grass Won't Grow? Here's Why

There are several reasons why grass won’t grow, including lack of sun, improper watering,...

5 Reasons Not To Plant Bamboo In Your Yard

Bamboo is a trendy star of the eco-friendly construction movement, with a wide variety of flooring,...