Many gardeners dream of a manicured yard, fields of perfect flowers, straight rows of veggies, and neatly trimmed hedges. Such a vision takes a lot of effort, but what about trying chaos gardening?
Think of a formal yard or garden, and you likely envision rows of neatly trimmed bushes along meandering walkways and sitting areas. Homeowners spend a ton of money, time and resources in an attempt ...
In his new book, Garden Wild, Andre Baranowski urges gardeners to explore gardening’s wild side for a better world. We offer ideas for making it happen on your homefront. When Andre Baranowski ...
Hidden in the English countryside of Sussex sits Gravetye Manor, a historic Elizabethan property surrounded by a gorgeous 35-acre garden. Now a luxury hotel, Gravetye was once home to one of the most ...
If you’ve spent any time in the gardening corners of social media lately, you’ve likely come across a trend called “chaos gardening.” The name alone is eye-catching – equal parts fun, rebellious and ...
From creeping thyme to mountain mint, the gardening scene on Long Island’s North Shore is embracing a wave of eco-conscious, low-maintenance trends rooted in native plantings and thoughtful landscape ...
New York's High Line is one of the best examples of a wild garden in a public setting. For some time, enlightened gardeners have grown away from contained, stiffly regimented beds organized around ...
Before gardening for pollinators and wildlife habitats became fashionable, the National Wildlife Federation presciently encouraged homeowners to create gardens that provided sustenance and shelter to ...
Hawaiʻi has more endangered plants than all other U.S. states combined. Here's a look at some of the species that are so rare ...
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Deryn Davidson, Colorado State University (THE CONVERSATION) If you’ve spent any time ...