The bonus of a four-season yard is that the trees and shrubs, in particular, provide food and shelter for the birds, beneficial insects and other creatures that share this world with us. Evergreens ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

There is an old adage that says the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago and the second-best time is today. That rings true in autumn in Greater Columbus as September and October can be the best ...

You can harvest luscious peaches, crisp apples and sweet plums right off your own tree. Garden designer and fruit expert Colby Eierman’s Fruit Trees In Small Spaces (Timber Press, 2012) shows how ...

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 ...

Few shade trees are as distinctive in the home landscape as birch trees. Their unique bark characteristics, distinctive growth form and graceful delicate foliage are reason alone to feature one or ...

Rather than striving to keep paving pristine and garden borders immaculate, this concept is all about welcoming the formation ...

Sometimes an outdoor project is better left to the pros. In those instances, consult our list of reputable local businesses. Allen Outdoor Solutions: Through custom irrigation plans and lawn ...

Often drawing from ancient philosophies of Buddhism and Taoism, a Japanese garden emphasizes harmony, restraint, and a carefully curated sensory experience. While these green spaces have long captured ...

Trees improve communities. They cool neighborhoods, provide shade and green space, and can help mitigate climate change. But what happens when trees get in the way of construction? You could cut them ...