Across the country, more people are turning unused corners of their yards into small food systems that nourish both their ...

The plants capture and store carbon in the soil, promote healthy soil by preventing compaction and can make the air cooler on ...

Creating a backyard vegetable garden is one of the most rewarding activities you can undertake as a home gardener.

The tomato looks flawless. The lettuce snaps with that fresh, green crunch. The carrots gleam after a quick rinse under the hose. You admire your harvest and feel that deep satisfaction only a ...

Americans say growing their own food saves money, and 39% expect their backyard projects to pay for themselves within two years. Surplus har ...

Some spaces feel like they breathe with you, the breeze catching string lights just right, the scent of lavender mixing with warm evening air, the soft clink of a glass on a garden table. Creating ...

Columbus gardeners, it’s time to show off those green thumbs! The Dispatch Backyard Garden Awards is back for a sixth year, and we’re looking forward to seeing the work of local gardeners. Submit a ...

Prep your yard for the Great Backyard Bird Count with native perennials, clean water, smart feeder variety, and safe habitat layers. Small changes now can attract more birds, boost biodiversity, and ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

The Yard Wise Garden in Pearland reopens this spring with native plants, ADA paths and sustainability education from Keep Pearland Beautiful.

If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what's local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don't travel as far. It doesn't ...