Chances are your garden is filled with plants, flowers, and maybe even vegetables or perennial herbs. But have you ever considered incorporating a rock garden into your outdoor oasis? A rockery has ...

Picture this: walking out to your backyard on a chilly January morning and still finding fresh greens waiting to be harvested ...

Two popular gardening options are in-ground row gardening, where you till the soil with a hoe, and raised beds, where plants are grown in a contained, elevated structure made from materials like wood, ...

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 ...

Turning your backyard into a haven for birds is one of the most rewarding experiences for any garden lover. The splash of ...

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 ...

Backyard gardening has taken off in many neighborhoods, but it’s not always a peaceful hobby. What starts as a way to grow food or add beauty can sometimes spark heated conversations with neighbors or ...

Well, it’s not about saving money for some people, anyway—like the folks who pay $2,000 for someone else to build raised beds in their yard, and drop another $20 a pop for someone to come and yank ...

The event will be part of the 2026 Yard and Garden lecture series in Erickson Hall at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 4907 Landes St., Port Townsend. The presentation will end with a Q&A session, ...