When I was a pre-teen I remember playing in a tire swing that hung from a large walnut tree in my grandfather's yard. We had just moved into our new ranch-style home and our sub-division...

Wine bottles are just one of those things that tend to collect around the house. Certainly you can just recycle them, but here are a few suggestions for creative uses for your empty...

Let's not fool ourselves – Fido doesn't care about the looks of his doghouse. These dog houses are styled for people, people who like beautiful homes and objects. Although Fido won't...

To the untrained eye, many wild plants may look like weeds. These can vary from asters and goldenrods in Maine, to butterfly weed in Georgia. However, in the garden these same plants...

"I have always worked with the idea of creating ecologically sound landscape design, but my ideas have evolved over time. I just have taken things a step further," said landscape architect...

"I don’t think there really is such a thing as a casual gardener," said Rose Deskavich, an occupational therapist from Greenfield, MA. Deskavich has been developing methods for...

A flagstone patio is hard to beat for durability and aesthetics, but not all flagstone is created equal. Here is a basic rundown of the range of flagstone options for building pool...

The appeal of native plants has grown in recent years as increasing numbers of people have discovered their advantages as ornamentals. This interest was boosted by rebates from various...