In her new book, Color In and Out of the Garden, artist and garden expert Lorene Edwards Forkner shares a personal project — daily watercolor color studies from her garden — that speaks to anyone yearning for a more intimate relationship with nature.
Cover crops (aka - living mulch or green manure) improve garden soil with nutrients and organic matter. Plus they help suppress weeds, diseases and unwanted pests, as well as minimize erosion.
Ready to transform their backyard into an inviting retreat, watch as a young family works with a landscape designer to turn their eyesore into a spacious family retreat. The design features a new privacy fence and cozy playhouse.
Extend your swimming season by keeping your pool's water temperature warm and inviting. Find low-cost, energy-efficient and DIY-friendly ways to heat your swimming pool with the latest solar devices.
Is your cutting board a bit too small to make the cut? No problem. In just a few steps, you can upcycle it into a stylish stand-in for a front door wreath that also doubles as a pretty address plaque.
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