The weather is drying out a bit and the temperatures are getting warmer. It’s time to start thinking about getting outside to beautify our outdoor spaces. But where do we start and what should we ...

After almost two months without any measurable rain in Dallas, there’s no doubt your yard is looking, well, crunchy. And while you can jealously covet your neighbor’s lush lawn—and wonder what kind of ...

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Thinking about tearing out your water-thirsty lawn to plant a drought-friendly landscape of California native plants? A Sebastopol nonprofit, the Habitat Corridor Project, is offering free open-source ...

People often wait until the frenzy of spring planting arrives in April to plant trees shrubs, ground covers and vines in their landscapes. I guess one reason for that is waiting until cold weather is ...

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Next, based on what your landscape needs to provide for your family, decide how much space different activities and areas will need and where in the landscape they will be located. Finally, design the ...