Commercial fertilizers aren't that good for the soil or the surrounding ecosystem. Plus, they're getting pricey. This DIY fertilizer uses free kitchen scraps.

Your yard could benefit from a few upgrades, but that doesn’t mean you have to hire out an entire landscaping crew. It's entirely possible to DIY the smaller ...

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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. Since ...

Not only do rock gardens add beauty and dimension to any outdoor space, they require little maintenance and can accommodate awkward or difficult landscapes (such as steep hillsides). No matter the ...

A garden box or raised bed allows you to control your garden's soil, which is especially good if you live in an area with poor or contaminated soil. When it's designed creatively, a garden box can be ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

Control freaks (guilty!) can sometimes have conniption fits out in the garden, where everything from the weather to the worms simply cannot be tamed. But a DIY raised garden bed? In many ways, it’s ...

LOS ANGELESLOS ANGELES — Even in his early years, Stephen Reid knew he was destined to work and inspire with plants. Today, Reid, 35, is the assistant curator and head gardener of the rose garden at ...