There is a lot to learn from the long, venerable tradition of gardening in Japan, a point made in last week’s Real Dirt, ...

gravel and sand? Whatever goals you have for your ornamental gardening space, the long tradition of Japanese garden design can provide foundational principles and practical ideas for even the ...

Are you aiming for a shady garden layered with trees and shrubs, or a dry garden featuring artful arrangements of rock, stone, gravel, and sand? Whatever goals you have for your ornamental gardening ...

Tucked away near the charming town of Northeast Harbor, this meticulously designed garden is a tranquil escape where nature’s ...

People who say they don’t like maple trees invariably like this maple tree. Learn how to plant a Japanese maple tree in your ...

Native dogwood trees are remarkably diverse, growing in a variety of climates and terrains across North America. One of the ...

Traditional grass lawns require regular maintenance, which not everyone has time for. If you want to switch things up, here ...

Yume Japanese Gardens, Tucson's only Japanese garden, is set to reopen this Saturday after its summer break, offering locals a peaceful retreat with new seasonal activities. Founded by Patricia ...

NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter caught sight of an unusual boulder-strewn landscape with strange patterns not seen ...

Hannah Wallace If you need an escape from urban landscapes, seek out Zen-like tranquility at the Japanese Garden within Washington Park. The 12-acre Portland Japanese Garden is made up of eight ...

In an ideal world, our gardens would be private sanctuaries where we can entertain and relax away from prying eyes. Yet, for many gardeners, the reality is quite different – spending time outdoors can ...

Getting to Hawaiʻi is expensive—then traveling to Hawaiʻi Island just adds to that. And that’s just the airfare. There are ...