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Limited garden space can be overcome by using containers, raised beds and vertical gardening techniques. Containers are ideal for small spaces and can be moved to follow the sun, but require frequent ...

If you are interested in growing food at home, a Virginia Tech horticulture expert is offering advice if you are short on space or can’t commit to a dedicated vegetable garden. Scott Douglas, director ...

No matter how small, think of your garden as an extension of your home. Ask yourself: What can be removed to make it less complicated? Once you settle on an overall theme, you can build the garden in ...

It’s late November and I just returned from a visit with garden designer Louise Poer in her extraordinary courtyard. Rich in every season with color, texture and form, this long, narrow garden is only ...

Small evergreens can be used near the house or a path where they can be observed up close. These plants accent areas near steps, garden gates or patio entrances to soften harsh edges and provide a ...

What: Grandma's Gardens & Landscape; 8107 N. Ohio 48, Waynesville Grandma’s Gardens & Landscape is a full-service garden and landscape center encompassing 14 acres of land, two ponds and a ...

Unfortunately, none of this makes gardening easier. The sun dries everything out, and sandy soil is generally unfriendly to plants. On top of all that, rain appears out of nowhere. Gardening can ...

Whether they use small focal pieces full of succulents or a three-story wall designed to control temperature and light, these 10 homes and their amazing vertical gardens are sure to inspire.