5 Garden Herbs to Plant in Early Spring

Amy Jeanroy for The Spruce on the garden herbs that should be planted in early Spring. In the early spring, the weather is fickle. One day is hot and the next could have a light dusting of snow. Tender herbs will not survive the temperature fluctuations, but there are...

Hedges / Living Walls

  Landscape on using hedges as a boundary. Stone, wood, and metal are all fantastic options for fences and walls. Depending on the varieties used, however, they can also be rather expensive. Transporting stone from faraway quarries is not cheap, and specialized...

Different Types of Compost and Their Uses

McCarty Mulch & Stone on different types of compost. Compost is a common gardening technique for a reason; it’s a fantastic way to supply your plants with the nutrients they need to grow to their fullest potential. This excellent source of organic matter and...

What Is A Moonbow? All About Lunar Rainbows

Tiffany Means for the Farmer’s Almanac on Moonbows. Next time you’re out enjoying the splendor of the full Moon, see if you can spot this other night sky wonder: the Moonbow! Full Moons. Supermoons. Blue Moons. Each of these gives us a welcome excuse to...

10 Best Plants for Winter Landscapes

David Beaulieu for The Spruce on the best plants for winter landscapes. Ideas for Turning Yards Into Winter Scenes Worth Painting After the weather cools down and colorful autumn leaves have fallen from the trees, the rest of your home’s landscape in winter can...