Mark is a seasoned green industry veteran and freelance writer based in Georgia. His work encompasses all things garden, landscape, home improvement, and DIY, with a focus on sustainability. Mark ...

First impressions are important, so a stylish front yard brimming with gorgeous plants can transform what visitors think of your home. Terry Smithson, biodiversity manager and ecologist at the ...

A no-mow yard saves you time and money. There are many ways to approach it, depending on your region and aesthetic, from ...

When looking for reliable, general landscaping shrubs, start by considering the needs of your space. Look at the exposure to sun, areas of shade, existing trees and shrubs and available water sources.

Searching for the perfect shrub requires a little homework. Shrubs are planted for the long term, and they need proper light and soil conditions. Shrubs are the backbone of the landscape, providing ...

Landscaping around the driveway adds instant curb appeal. But besides nicely trimmed green grass and the occasional blooming bush, what are some easy ways to take the area around the driveway to the ...

A common mistake made by homeowners is to go to the store and pick out plants, bring them home and plant them without carefully checking to make sure they will grow in the locations where they are ...

Saguaro and senita cacti, and red-blooming Tecoma stans, boast appealing colors and textures in a resilient desert garden. Learn to choose the right plants for a drought-tolerant landscape front yard ...

Your garden might be beautiful, but if it feels awkward, chaotic, or oddly exhausting to maintain, it’s probably not your ...

Every block has one house that shines a little brighter than the others, and with these DIY landscaping ideas, that property can be yours. Whether you’re after curb appeal or crave an oasis of an ...

As the old saying goes, good fences make good neighbors. In fact, even homeowners with great neighbors like their privacy – ...