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 ...

This hardy DIY planter is easy to construct. Learn how to build a brick flower bed to create a garden space that’ll withstand the elements and add value to your property. If you’d like to complete a ...

When you set out to have a bright, colorful flower bed in your yard, the last thing you want is to to be distracted by bare spots disrupting the flow of otherwise abundant planting, creating an ...

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 ...

Many people like myself dream about the day they will have a spacious enough yard to own a little flock of chickens. But it isn't all making pancakes with freshly laid eggs: your flower beds could ...

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 ...

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 ...