Tranquility is a hot commodity during a pandemic, and it may be as close as your backyard or patio. No matter the size of your space or your budget, a backyard or patio garden, particularly one that ...

There was a time when luxury meant something shiny and fast, a statement piece that caught eyes and turned heads. Today, prestige blooms differently. The backyard garden has become the new mark of ...

The Gardens of Eden is either a happy coincidence or a sign of the times. Published in early April, the book goes into the homes of gardeners who are fashioning their environments into lush green ...

It didn’t take long after stay-at-home orders for many of us to start getting crafty. First came sourdough and banana bread, but as the weather warmed, we started looking outdoors. Many people are ...

The start of a new year brings a rare kind of energy, the kind that makes you believe real change is not only possible but ...

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 ...

Ever feel like your yard is missing something, but you’re not sure what? Tall plants could be the secret ingredient that ...

These tools every gardener needs by neglects to buy have been expertly hand-picked by the Gardens team here at Homes & ...

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 ...

Seeing the fruits of one's labor in home gardens is a beautifully rewarding experience. Whether you plant new annuals each year or nurture perennials, seeing the colorful blooms during summer is, well ...

• Angel Black dreamed of growing food in her Culver City backyard, but her gardens always failed. • The problem: a lawn that monopolized the backyard’s sunny spots, leaving the food-growing areas ...