Most gardeners reach for the spray bottle the moment they spot a pest. But that reflex may be doing more harm than good, ...

The healthiest and most climate-conscious food is local, and organic and in-season. A vegetable garden in the backyard ticks all of those boxes.

Starting a vegetable garden in your front yard can solve space and sunlight problems, so long as you plan it well.

Why buy materials when your yard might already have them? This idea turns what's underfoot into a totally free walkway that ...

Get all the benefits of a beautiful yard—without all the hard work.

If your front yard feels dated, or has a whimsical yet fussy style that you've grown tired of, it's time to turn to a more contemporary look. Often, this means stripping out the excess and focusing on ...

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 ...

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 ...

As spring approaches, many are eager to start their own backyard gardens. We have a collection of articles that provide expert tips and advice for successful gardening. From essential tools and soil ...

You might call Tricia Brown’s garden the bee’s knees. The Lancaster resident’s organic vegetable garden is filled with a mix of plants, herbs and flowers designed to draw pollinating bees. The bucolic ...

• Angel Black dreamed of growing food in her Culver City backyard, but her gardens always failed. • The problem: a lawn that monopolized the backyard’s sunny spots, leaving the food-growing areas ...