Mirrors are a clever trick for making your yard look larger. Place them to reflect plants, the sky, or a garden path, and ...

Wish your tiny yard could feel more like a getaway than a cramped corner? You’re not alone. With a few clever layout tricks, even the smallest outdoor space can become your favorite place to relax. If ...

Have you ever found small footprints on your patio during the night or tiny droppings near your flower beds and thought it ...

A green garden feels like a good thing. Fresh leaves, damp soil, plants that look alive and healthy. Most people associate ...

Winter is the perfect time to sketch out no-till beds, set up a compost system, and choose native plants for spring.

Practical DIY outdoor furniture ideas to maximise comfort in your backyard with benches, tables and cushions that suit any ...

In this series on the principles of landscape design, we will be focusing on correcting common design flaws, while accounting ...

It’s a simple setup. Eight colorful Adirondack chairs are arranged in a circle around a stacked stone hearth, surrounded, ...

We suggest that you reach out to your local UME Master Gardener group to ask about available landscape design classes, ...

Because Carolina wrens stay in Tennessee all year long, winter can be especially tough on them. Severe cold snaps may cause populations to dip temporarily, so consistent food sources and some thick ...

Gardening isn’t only about cultivating plants—it’s also about creating life. A truly thriving garden welcomes movement, song, ...

It is important to be aware of landscaping plants that are toxic to dogs, some so poisonous that even small nibbles can lead ...