Whether you have a small yard or even just a petite patio space, it's possible to still grow trees to add depth, color, and interest. Love the look of stately birch and magnolia trees, but don't have ...

Stacy Tornio has authored more than 15 books about animals, nature, and gardening. She is a master gardener and master naturalist. For those with shady patios, coleus won’t disappoint. Known for its ...

If you've ever tried to relax on your patio but had a sense of being watched, you know that privacy is a desirable feature in an outdoor area. Lots of options are available, but if you're looking for ...

Need a refresh for your outdoor space? Instead of hiring landscapers, try doing these easy plant updates instead.

My patio might not be enormous, but it's more than big enough for me to spend hours soaking up the sun come summertime. However, it never takes long for me to realize that I'm lacking shade – so I'm ...

Your backyard is a natural sanctuary, your own little personal slice of the great outdoors, and a patio can be a great way to sit back and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. However, while many people ...

“hardscape" features such as terracing, walls, paths and ponds are proposed. But if you have a patio or a low deck, you have a garden. With relatively little time and effort, the patio is defined, ...

Whether you're planting in raised beds, containers, or in the ground, these tips will help you plan before starting a new ...

It's an age-old argument among garden experts: is it better to plant a tree in spring, or fall? That's something of a trick question, because the answer is both. Fall is a good time because a freshly ...

Creating a garden is an expensive endeavor, especially if "hardscape" features such as terracing, walls, paths and ponds are proposed. But if you have a patio, or low deck, you have a garden. With ...

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 ...