Do you have places in your garden where pools of water have collected, spots that are slow to drain and leave a mucky bed of mud? You could dig down and add a bottom of sand and gravel for drainage ...

This common predicament is set against a backdrop of increasingly severe global weather events, from devastating floods to ...

Spring is all about relishing the warm weather, taking in the colorful blooms, and finally getting to spend time in your garden. And now that we're finally bringing our gardens out of hibernation, ...

“Cornus (dogwood) are also a good choice as they bring striking winter colour while perennials like Siberian iris (Iris ...

Join us on an exciting gardening journey as we explore the unique process of growing food in a muddy bog raised bed. In this ...

Last Sunday, I wrote about good trees for the water's edge as a foundation for a bog garden. This week, we continue building the bog garden with mostly native shrubs and perennials. Great shrubs ...

Got a hot tub that doesn't get much use? Consider turning it into a pond, replete with fish and water lilies. Cedar-lined tubs make the best ponds, but any tub can be banked up with decking or a berm ...

Spring and fall are our rainiest seasons. Now's a good time to look at areas where water stands in yards after heavy downpours. Instead of moaning, consider how to use these spots to your advantage.

The Texoma Water Garden Society will explore the care and propagation of water and bog plants April 27 during a meeting at Smith's Gardentown, 4940 Seymour Highway. Jody Spence, of Advanced Water ...

Her yard will be one of 16 in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut on the club’s 20th annual Pond Tour on July 13 and 14. The self-guided tour, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days, will be ...

“Do you want to feed them?” said Kelly Lyons, museum director. “Kind of,” said Christian. “Go ahead,” said his mom, Shannon. Mark Orleans, exhibits manager, handed the toddler some turtle food to toss ...