Landscaping fabric can be a savior in the garden, but only if used correctly. Here are all the mistakes to avoid when putting ...

Picture this: you've just invested thousands in a beautiful new landscape, only to watch water pool around your home's foundation like an uninvited lake. The number one cause of drainage problems is ...

Whether in a large area like a driveway or a small spot like around garden beds, gravel can add an interesting texture and color to any landscape. It offers other benefits, too, including its ...

Some lessons in gardening have to be learned the hard way, a case in point - the myth of landscape fabric. I recently observed some new landscaping of large garden beds that were being covered with ...

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 ...

Things with “French” in the title are usually fancy, right? Poodles, perfume, pastries. But a French drain is nothing more than a ditch in sloped ground, inset with a perforated drain pipe under a ...

Mark is a seasoned green industry veteran and freelance writer based in Georgia. His work encompasses all things garden, landscape, home improvement, and DIY, with a focus on sustainability. Mark ...