"Be informed and present your case intelligently." Homeowner concerned by HOA's reaction to their front yard: 'The law is ...

In fact, there are plenty of ways to design a low-maintenance wildflower garden in your front yard. "Wildflower meadows are also a fantastic alternative to a manicured lawn," Ward Dilmore ...

It's Wildfire Awareness Week. Fountain grass is an invasive plant that is commonly seen on roadsides and in neighborhoods in ...

Creating a garden or yard focused on native plants will help avoid water waste and other issues. Here's what you need to know ...

For many Virginians, this is gardening season, and experts are warning Virginians not to plant a bush popular with ...

Starting a garden from flower seed is one of the most economical and satisfying hobbies a person can have. Rather than shelling out cash for more expensive, already-established plants, gardeners can ...

Neighbors on Mariposa Street in Altadena, Calif., say artworks can be remade, but how do you restart a community?

If you're a fan of growing flowers and plants from seed, seed tape is a quick way to get the job done and make sure your rows ...

Come prepared with an idea of your yard’s situation ... there will be room for wildflowers between and in front of them. There will be a large selection available for both dry soil, moist ...

T he stink of garbage followed me around Forest Hill, but it wasn’t garbage day. I thought I was smelling the trash that ...

The IJ is reprinting some of the late Beth Ashley’s columns. This is from 2006. How can I not feel blessed? It’s spring again ...