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 ...

On an old lot, new owners envisioned an urban wildlife sanctuary for year-round beauty. When Jo Clifton and Roger Duncan bought the old property next door, they envisioned an urban wildlife sanctuary.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A recent column referred to choosing plants with more “wildlife value,” and a few readers questioned what I meant. Never fear, I am not encouraging people to feed deer and chipmunks ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Every spring, many of us plant flowers and vegetable gardens in hopes to enjoy the 'fruits' of our labor come summertime. However, also in spring, many of the wildlife are foraging for ...

I've found that a bird bath can be one of the most charming and rewarding additions to my yard. But for me, the beauty of a bird bath isn’t just about how it looks – when placed thoughtfully and in ...

In the garden, the start of the growing season means the return of dirt under our fingernails, the scent of freshly spread mulch and the first blooming roses. In my neighborhood, and perhaps yours, it ...

If you garden without pesticides, one of the best ways to manage pests is by keeping your plants healthy and encouraging backyard biodiversity to attract beneficial insects. At my house, I have a ...

In many of my articles, I write about the importance of planting with native plants. I usually also mention one of the challenges — choosing and finding the species you need. This article will help ...

Last summer, several horseweed plants took up residence in the roofline gutter of my house. Horseweed (Erigeron canadensis) is a tall, leggy plant that branches into small flowers at the top. When the ...

Hello, my name is Simon Dell, a 50-year-old grandfather from Sheffield, UK, and I created a small village in my garden for ...

Katherine McGeary may spend her days saving lives as a paramedic with the Coram Fire District, but her off-duty hours are devoted to helping another vulnerable population: Long Island’s native ...