Downy and hairy woodpeckers have similar coloration and behavior. But there are two big differences that separate them

Switchgrass adds color through the year and is a natural ‘seed feeder’ for birds

Sustainability, ecology, native plant communities ... this public garden is brimming with lessons on horticulture for home gardeners

You can upcycle your old typewriter, paint cans, tires and many more things into places for your plants

Think mobile when planning your outdoor space and you can enjoy it wherever you move next

Learn how to identify and control this aggressive plant, and what to grow in its place

Learn how to identify common plant ailments by reading their leaves

Wood painstakingly reclaimed from old barns helps an 1800s farmhouse retain its history

Short enough to step over, high enough to be a stretch ... check out these radically different hedge styles and tell us your opinion

Difficult garden spots don’t need to deter you from planting trees, herbs and other delicious food plants