A single planting of spring bulbs can create several waves of color instead of one brief display. By placing bulbs at different depths, you can combine early…
A garden hose is useful in every growing season, but it can quickly become one of the messiest objects near a porch, patio, or garage. Coiled across the…
Removing a tree stump can be frustrating when the trunk has been cut down but the roots and bulky base remain. The stump may interfere with mowing, attract…
A garden can be much more than a pleasant view. The right combination of scent, touch, sound, color, and movement creates an outdoor space that invites people…
Patio pavers take a great deal of punishment from rain, sun, foot traffic, garden soil, food spills, and freezing temperatures. Over time, even attractive…
A south-facing wall can create one of the warmest growing spaces in a garden. It receives strong direct sunlight for much of the day, while brick, stone,…
A portable cold frame gives seedlings and hardy greens a sheltered place to grow before the garden soil is warm enough for regular planting. This simple…
Coffee grounds are an easy-to-save kitchen by-product that can add organic matter to garden soil. They are often described as a natural fertilizer, but their…
A cut flower garden can provide armfuls of fresh stems from late spring until the first hard frost. The secret is less about growing every possible variety and…
Concrete steps can look beyond repair when the surface is chipped, stained, and split by narrow cracks. In many cases, the damage is limited to the outer…