Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Creating a DIY garden path can be budget-friendly by using inexpensive materials like pea gravel, mulch, bricks, and concrete step stones. Although gardens themselves can be costly, constructing a ...

A small succulent garden can brighten up the inside of your home, outdoor entryway, or patio. Just choose a few tiny succulents that have the same water and light requirements as one another, plant ...

Man standing with shovel in hand looking at backyard - Viktor Cvetkovic/Getty Images If you're no longer asking, "What exactly is a rain garden?" and are instead ready to install your own, you're ...

As we look outside, urging winter to turn into spring, now is a good time to plan your garden, whether you just want a few changes or a complete makeover. Garden design doesn’t need to be super ...

With temperatures dropping and dusk arriving early, the firepit section of my garden has been on my mind. It’s a simple setup. Eight colorful Adirondack chairs are arranged in a circle around a ...

February may still be cold, wet and stormy, but the garden never truly slows down. Now is the time to focus on getting warm-season plants ready, giving them the preparation they need to establish ...

If you're no longer asking, "What exactly is a rain garden?" and are instead ready to install your own, you're probably trying to decide on the perfect design for your backyard. You no doubt ...