Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Perfectly neat rows and meticulously trimmed hedges — that's what most people picture when they think of a formal garden. This ...

As a professional gardener, perennials are my bread and butter. Whether I'm designing a new garden for a client or maintaining an established one, perennials are the backbone of the border, offering ...

The Saturday morning ritual of trudging out to mow, weed, and water is, for a growing number of homeowners, no more. In its place are gardens that are still lush and intentional, but entirely ...

Lettuce plants are fairly easy to grow, and even easier to prepare if you just wash them and throw them in a salad or on a sandwich. Growing your own food can be fun, fulfilling, and delicious. It can ...

Who says that maintaining a beautifully landscaped garden demands extensive labor? Instead, contemplate these simple principles for crafting an easy-to-maintain outdoor haven that will bring you joy ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Managing Director of Hopes Grove Nurseries, Morris Hankinson has shared his advice on the best plants for low maintenance gardens. Hopes Grove Nurseries was established 27 years ago and grows ...

It's time to get busy in the garden especially in Brisbane, where it's been hot, wet and humid. We're dealing with pruning, pest and disease problems and matters of horticultural hygiene. A lime tree ...

If you dream of a beautiful garden but dread spending countless hours each week maintaining and weeding it, you're in good company. Plenty of people assume gardening means relentless labour – but that ...

Not all of us have the time or the patience for fussy plants. Some days, just remembering to water your garden can feel like an achievement. That’s where low-maintenance plants come in. These green ...