Urban gardens tend to be small, making it tricky to find the room for an orchard. However, there's one fruit tree variety ...

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 ...

Retirement often brings time for hobbies that have been on hold for years, and gardening frequently tops that list. The ...

Whether you have a small yard or even just a petite patio space, it's possible to still grow trees to add depth, color, and interest. Love the look of stately birch and magnolia trees, but don't have ...

Everybody likes fruit, but some gardeners may be reluctant to plant an apple or peach tree, preferring to play it safe with some tomatoes or peppers. That’s who Colby Eierman had in mind when he wrote ...

Ever wished you could grab a handful of fresh herbs while cooking dinner? Setting up a mini herb garden by your window is a ...

These flowers, vegetables, and herbs make a big impact in a small space. Tall, thin alliums show off brightly colored globes of tiny flowers without outgrowing their plot. "Elegant, upright clumps of ...

Gardens can be really beautiful places, full of color and interest, that bring peace and joy to those who tend and visit them. But, gardens can also serve purposes far beyond their beauty. Gardens can ...

Urban areas don’t lend a land for growing your own plants and vegetables, but it’s not impossible to do so with this list of the most profitable plants for aquaponics, small gardens and backyard ...

As our spaces grow smaller, the need grows for trees that fit the smallest gardens, patios and courtyards. Here is a selection of my top 10 beautiful trees that don’t top 20 feet tall. Plant these now ...