I love to garden, but the hard, rocky soil at my North Tustin home just about had me throwing in the trowel. Over the 13 years we have lived in our house, I have spent countless hours turning the soil ...

You may not have the time and energy to weed and maintain lovely perennial flower beds — or even to grow a few tomatoes, carrots and beans. But if you love flowers, you can have a window box or a big ...

Window boxes are a wonderful way to add color and charm and curb appeal for your home. They’re great for expanding your planting area, too, whether you live in a house or apartment. You also can swap ...

Repurposed garden containers made from household items are a great way to add personality and points of interest to your ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...