Across the country, more people are turning unused corners of their yards into small food systems that nourish both their ...

After a long week, there's nothing I love more than stepping outside to just breathe, relax and enjoy my backyard (weather ...

Before you use powerful chemical pesticides to deter bugs in your garden, see if you have this common kitchen scrap lying around for a more natural solution.

The plants capture and store carbon in the soil, promote healthy soil by preventing compaction and can make the air cooler on ...

The tomato looks flawless. The lettuce snaps with that fresh, green crunch. The carrots gleam after a quick rinse under the ...

Americans say growing their own food saves money, and 39% expect their backyard projects to pay for themselves within two years. Surplus har ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Columbus gardeners, it’s time to show off those green thumbs! The Dispatch Backyard Garden Awards is back for a sixth year, and we’re looking forward to seeing the work of local gardeners. Submit a ...

Well, it’s not about saving money for some people, anyway—like the folks who pay $2,000 for someone else to build raised beds in their yard, and drop another $20 a pop for someone to come and yank ...

The Yard Wise Garden in Pearland reopens this spring with native plants, ADA paths and sustainability education from Keep Pearland Beautiful.

If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what's local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don't travel as far. It doesn't ...