A primary design goal of any backyard that's smack in the middle of a busy neighborhood should be to create a sense of enclosure. To this end, Eckley planted hedges of Leyland cypress, which, at up to ...

A black-headed grosbeak perching in a tree - Gerald A. DeBoer/Shutterstock Whether you want to scope out birds with binoculars from your kitchen window or hope to bring in bees and butterflies to help ...

At the heart of Tim’s setup is the humble five-gallon bucket. Lined up in rows and filled with nutrient-rich soil, they offer a raised growing environment that eliminates much of the bending and ...

It’s always a good idea to have a plan before you start digging up your yard. Sometimes a location seems perfect for a garden — until you start digging and discover the soil is like concrete. Or you ...

Summer in Louisiana tends to bring afternoon downpours. Where does all that rainwater go? Some of it is absorbed by the ground and plants. Some pools in low spots. And some turns into runoff, rushing ...