The great thing about this aesthetic garden bed weed solution is that it blocks sunlight from reaching the seeds, preventing ...

In my wider review of the best dog beds on the market, I named this Lesure model my “best value” pick. Here’s why. The Lesure Calming Flower Dog Bed's cushy, bolstered sides have become my pup's go-to ...

Ground covers — low-growing plants that mat, sprawl, trail, or clump on the ground — play a valuable role in the landscape. They fill in gaps in flower beds, adding color, texture, and depth.

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. Also known as pot ...

When dogs aren’t busy being man’s best friend, they’re out in the backyard digging up your prized flower bed with a shifty expression on their face. Luckily for you, this is a common problem, so there ...

Edging flower beds with well-defined lines immediately improves the look of a backyard. But its benefits go beyond the aesthetics – edging is practical, too. Whether you're digging a simple shallow ...

Manual removal of grass from flower beds is best done after a rain. Mulching, groundcovers, and edging prevent grass from growing in flower beds. Treat annual grass weeds with pre-emergent herbicides ...

Life in big cities is stressful and hectic, and you can't get more hectic than the Big Apple. We all need a little time to ourselves, to reconnect with nature and live in the slow lane, at least for a ...

Grass can be lovely in your lawn, but when it gets into planting beds, it’s a weed—competing for space and nutrients with your flowers. While you can treat those trespassing grass blades with a ...

Your flower beds can be devastated in periods of heavy rain. If you let your plants sit in waterlogged beds they will become oxygen starved and could die. Here are some expert tips on how to save your ...