Love being up while the world slumbers? Prefer a really late bedtime to an early night? These observations on night owl life may ring true

You need a monster-size fence to shelter your garden from deer, but it doesn’t have to look like a monstrosity

Learn the heartfelt gestures that go a long way toward creating a welcoming community

Ensure a good time for all — including yourself — by following these steps for preparing for and hosting houseguests

Revel in the wonders of spring by babying bulbs, sprinkling seeds for root crops and setting out some nibbles for the birds

Decks and patios can be convenient spots for edibles, and sometimes they even offer advantages over backyard gardens

It helps control erosion and takes sun or shade. The butterflies love it. But the best part of this shrub may be the vivid foliage

Almost foolproof and with cheerful flowers, squash comes in a wide range of varieties to plant in spring

Keeping a garden amid hungry deer can be hard, but these plants should fare well

Who knew that such beautiful shrubs could be deer-resistant?