Olivia Young is a writer, fact checker, and green living expert passionate about tiny living, climate advocacy, and all things nature. She holds a degree in ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. An evergreen flowering ...

The cool season from October through March is the ideal time for planting hardy trees, shrubs, ground covers and vines in our landscapes, with fall planting especially recommended. That may seem ...

Maybe it’s not as much fun as planting a cutting garden or garden full of romantic flowers, but foundation plantings matter. Foundation shrubs are those that you plant near the base of your house to ...

It may seem crazy to go out and garden in the dead of winter, but now is a fine time to plant cold-hardy shrubs for beauty, wildlife and a healthy, pesticide-free yard. Metro natural gardening expert, ...

Maybe it’s not as much fun as planting a cutting garden or garden full of romantic flowers, but foundation plantings matter. Foundation shrubs are those that you plant near the base of your house to ...

Planting or transplanting a tree, shrub or perennial is all about giving its roots a good home in the soil. “It’s the only time we see the roots and can focus on what they need,” said Sharon Yiesla, ...

With a little more than a month left in winter, and as Covid-19 restrictions continue to keep us at home, you may be looking for a way to brighten up your space. Houseplants are one solid way to ...

When it comes to the inevitable face-off between you and bugs, keeping them away from your immediate vicinity is probably top priority as they thrive during the warmer months. While there are always ...

There is something about spring that sends people to the garden center, full of hope, to buy shrubs and trees. I’m here to convince you that fall is a better time to plant most trees and shrubs. Yes, ...