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When planning a garden, I always start by thinking in layers. Varying plant heights not only adds visual depth but also creates opportunities for sustainable gardening practices and supports habitat ...

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A garden never whispers. It announces itself the moment someone steps into the yard, and surprisingly, mulch often sets the ...

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 ...

Japanese maples make an excellent top layer for those using the layered landscape approach. Steve Bloom sbloom@theolympian.com The fourth week of January is always the time for the Tacoma Home and ...