Garden Design & Landscaping

The Cheapest Way to Make a Garden

Growing herbs, flowers and vegetables in your garden can help you save money and slash your grocery costs. But purchasing plants, soil and other gardening supplies can get pricey, especially if you’re just starting out with a new garden. However, by following the simple gardening hacks below, you can learn how to save money on … Read more

Landscaping to Hide Chain Link Fences

Chain link fences are ubiquitous in many neighborhoods, often used to divide properties or enclose backyards While practical and affordable, chain link fences are notoriously unattractive. Their wire mesh design does little to enhance curb appeal or provide privacy. Fortunately, there are many creative ways to disguise chain link fences through strategic landscaping. With a … Read more

How to Plan a Garden Bed from Scratch

Mapping your vegetable garden before planting helps you see how many seedlings you need, where they will be planted, and how you can keep each bed producing all through the growing season. Late winter is the perfect time to plan your vegetable garden. After enduring snowstorms and cold temperatures for months, I begin wondering whether … Read more