There is nothing like a beautiful patio to make your outdoor space feel like an extension of your home, and the right plants can bring it to life. Whether you're working with a cozy front porch, a big ...

Nothing transforms a plain patio into a little slice of paradise faster than plants that smell as good as they look. Fragrant foliage adds an instant “spa‑day outside” vibe to your outdoor space, ...

Stacy Tornio has authored more than 15 books about animals, nature, and gardening. She is a master gardener and master naturalist. These little blooms are reliable and showy in containers, giving you ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As the weather turns milder and we spend more times outdoors, there’s nothing more delightfully appealing ...

Spring is just around the corner, which means just one thing for gardeners across the country: it’s time to get growing. If you have garden-variety aspirations, but happen to only have access to a ...

Someone's hydrangeas made you want to become a plant person, didn't they?

When you plan your garden, do you picture everything from a bird's eye view? Many of us do, and while it's often easier to draw your garden on paper as a two-dimensional construct, real plants live in ...

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 ...