A primary design goal of any backyard that's smack in the middle of a busy neighborhood should be to create a sense of enclosure. To this end, Eckley planted hedges of Leyland cypress, which, at up to ...

Why do eco-advocates consider backyard gardens so crucial to conservation? -- Paul, Butte, Montana Backyard gardens might ...

Limited garden space can be overcome by using containers, raised beds and vertical gardening techniques. Containers are ideal for small spaces and can be moved to follow the sun, but require frequent ...

Just twist the device onto your outdoor spigot, connect it to your Wi-Fi via the app and then you can set your watering schedule from there. You can program each hose you’ve twisted on one to a ...

Missing plants and lawn tunnels surrounded by a crescent of dirt can be a sign of gophers. Here’s what to do. zhuclear / Getty Images North America has about 40 species of gophers or “pocket gophers,” ...

Discover effective methods for how to get rid of moles from your yard and garden. Learn about mole habits, signs of mole ...