Ruth Stout didn’t plow, dig, water, or weed—and now her “no-work” method is everywhere. But behind her secret to the perfect ...

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While the traditional grass lawn may never go out of style, it is unlikely to ever be sustainable. Switch to a gravel garden ...

As spring rolls around, we need to put more effort into our gardens. Controlling weeds and bugs now is a great way to protect ...

Think beyond the greenery for your next outdoor project with these 30, designer-approved backyard hardscaping design ideas.

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In Fielding Questions, Don Kinzler also shares the best time and method for cleaning out perennial garden beds.

here’s the scoop on becoming a backyard chicken tender (sorry). But wait, isn’t this a gardening column? It is, indeed. Chickens can be a meaningful part of your backyard garden ecosystem.