To add a touch of life indoors, we bring in gifts from Mother Nature. Houseplants, fresh-cut flowers and herb gardens create a sense of calm and provide a punch of color, fragrance and flavor. The ...

If you’re daydreaming about the burble of a stream over rocks or the spray of a waterfall right in your backyard, we’ve put together a selection of outdoor water feature ideas to help you make your ...

You can transform your garden into a handmade, personality-infused oasis using only refreshingly simple, inexpensive materials. In Handmade Garden Projects (Timber Press, 2012), Lorene Edwards Forkner ...

It does a lot more than just look pretty. Growing a garden is an enjoyable experience and provides many benefits to biodiversity and your health. It’s the perfect space to escape from the hustle and ...

Adding a stunning water feature to your backyard can help give it a little pizzazz, without a lot of effort on your part. It's also a great way to attract more birds and create a curated look in the ...

There’s just something about the presence of water that lends a calming feel to any backyard, especially in the summer months when we want to spend as much time outside as possible. If your outdoor ...

These days, habitat gardens are all the rage among eco-conscious Californians. They add native plants to their yards, patios or even balconies to provide food and shelter for wildlife. But here’s the ...

Each week Mansion Global tackles a design topic with an elite group of designers from around the world who work on luxury properties. This week we look at the how to use water features in an outdoor ...

Something I truly enjoy when strolling through any garden are surprises, simple unexpected treasures that catch my eye and bring a smile to my face. I come around a corner, or peer down a pathway, or ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

KENNETT SQUARE — At Longwood Gardens’ newly restored fountain gardens, the water will spin, spiral and shoot 175 feet in the air. The fountains will be illuminated by 1,400 LED lights with infinite ...