Yard certification programs help you tackle one aspect of sustainable landscaping at a time. Likely, you have already taken some of the steps, without knowing it.

Gardening is a rewarding hobby that connects you with nature, provides fresh produce, and creates beautiful outdoor spaces. However, starting your gardening journey requires the right tools to make the experience efficient and enjoyable. Let's explore the basic tools you'll need to get started.

Mulch is a gardener’s best friend, offering numerous benefits like moisture retention, weed suppression, and improved soil health. While you can buy mulch at the store, making your own from cover crops is a sustainable and cost-effective way to nourish your garden.

Ivy is often admired for its lush, evergreen foliage and ability to add a timeless charm to any landscape. Its rapid growth makes it an attractive ground cover, but also allows it to climb and strangle trees quickly. Here's how to tell if ivy is harmful to your trees.

You're doing everything right—watering, fertilizing, staking, spraying, and planting at just the right time in the season—yet for some reason your garden isn't producing the way you thought it would. So, what do we do to fix this? How do we know that the problem is empty soil and not something else? We test our soil!

A stumpery is a garden feature or landscaping element that incorporates the use of tree stumps, logs, and other woody debris for aesthetic and ecological purposes. Learn how to make your own in a few easy steps.

Discover this transformative approach that requires no back-breaking digging, allowing you to cultivate a flourishing garden without disturbing the soil. From preserving soil structure to promoting biodiversity, delve into the world of no-dig gardening and unlock the secrets to a low-maintenance, eco-friendly oasis right in your backyard.

In our six-part series, we explore the benefits of creating a safe space for local pollinators in your backyard.

Making your own potting soil is cheaper and more rewarding than using expensive commercial brands. Read on to learn how to make your own DIY potting soil.

Earthworms are ecosystem engineers because they modify the physical, chemical, and biological properties of the soil. The earthworm is mostly known as bait for fishing, but they also improve the soil by eating debris and adding nutrients to the soil which helps improve its structure and porosity.

Water, sunlight, and fertilizer are all important parts of growing healthy plants, but soil pH if left unchecked can make or break the success of your crops or lawn. How do you test soil pH? How do you raise or lower the pH levels? Find out here!