An easy backyard idea for small yards is to create a layered landscape – just like in nature. Think of a forest with low ...

When you're considering adding trees to your outdoor space, you'll need to make sure to choose a compact option that won't ...

Offering shade and privacy, small trees spruce up the look of a small garden without taking up too much of a small space or posing risks to a house’s roof, siding, or windows. Read our guide to ...

I moved to a new home this year which has a sloping garden with heavy clay soil. I would like to introduce some low-growing ...

Here are eight backyard garden ideas that maximize space and enhance the aesthetics of your outdoor area. Vertical gardens ...

Plant a row of them to create a hedge or remove the lower branches and grow it as a small tree. Marlberry shrubs are useful plants for Florida landscaping when you need a backdrop plant for garden ...

To “naturalize” your garden, make it appear as if everything had occurred naturally, blown in by the wind, bees and birds, ...

Bush sunflower, aka California brittlebush, is a shrub in the daisy family that produces small yellow daisy-like flowers in late winter and spring. This shrub is easy to grow, so it’s a good addition ...

In South Africa, we are host to a huge variety of indigenous trees, and while not all are suitable for a small, residential garden, there are some that are ideal. Buddleja saligna (False olive) is one ...

When David Barnett first moved to his property — a third of an acre — in Olema 32 years ago, the setting was a big selling ...

a colorful border in your garden, or a sturdy hedge for privacy, evergreen shrubs can fulfill these roles while adding texture and charm. Here’s a friendly guide to 20 small evergreen shrubs ...