You can find sidekicks everywhere: TV, of course (Ed McMahon to Johnny Carson); movies (Walter Sobchak to Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski); literature (Dr. Watson to Sherlock Holmes). Many well-designed ...

Q. How damaging to plants and lawns is sodium chloride that is used to melt ice on walkways? A. Sodium chloride, or rock salt, is the most commonly used de-icing product because it is cheap and ...

Ground covers — low-growing plants that mat, sprawl, trail, or clump on the ground — play a valuable role in the landscape.

If you don't already have a sidewalk, create your own! Adding a stone pathway helps you design the flow of the space and keeps everyone from trampling over the pretty blooms, too. There are several ...

Whether you're designing a new outdoor space or want to boost your existing garden's aesthetic, incorporating edging is a way to highlight the area and add more personality. Edging helps define a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Nothing celebrates summer like a garden bursting with colorful blooms that add life and dimension to your beds! Apart from making us happy, ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Also known as pot ...

The flavor of dried herbs doesn’t even begin to compare to that of their garden-fresh counterparts. Bring rich flavor and aromatics to any dish with herbs cut right from your garden. Many herbs are ...