Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

"Whether you're planning an outdoor or indoor garden, succulents need plenty of light," expert gardener Jane Dobbs says. "Indoor gardens benefit from being near south- and east-facing windows, while ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you want to make a difference in your world, the sustainable gardening trend is about taking actions ...

A gravel garden is simply any garden featuring a gravel mulch. You can build an environmentally friendly gravel garden by using sustainably sourced gravel and choosing native plants to grow in it.

A moon garden comes to life at night. Teeming with silver foliage and fragrant night-blooming plants, this type of garden actually flowers in the dark and therefore offers a unique experience for all ...

Creating a garden that bursts with color year-round is a goal many gardeners have. But while it may be easy to create interest during spring and summer when many flowers are blooming, maintaining ...

Bamboo trees stand tall in this Japanese garden. Photo by Kevin Legnon. Noted for its minimalist style, natural landscape and tranquil nature, the Japanese garden is as much art as it is science. To ...

Create shadowy pathways with gothic plants and eerie decor to immerse visitors in a haunting experience. Haunting statues and sculptures add mystery to your garden, evoking an otherworldly atmosphere.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." “If you want to be happy for a year, get married. If you want to be happy for a decade, get a dog. And if ...

For most of the 20th century, gardens were a formal place . Borders were immaculate, and lawns were doused with chemicals to keep them free from the merest hint of a daisy. As for children, they were ...

Often drawing from ancient philosophies of Buddhism and Taoism, a Japanese garden emphasizes harmony, restraint, and a carefully curated sensory experience. While these green spaces have long captured ...

No matter how you define your own well-being, it is likely to be enhanced by exposure to nature and by engaging in activities within nature. There is plenty of evidence that already shows the positive ...