Why landscape fabric is often a bad idea for your garden
It does more harm than good in ornamental beds and around perennials and crops.
Home and Garden
Transform your tiny garden into a lush haven with these creative tips
Space — or the lack of it — doesn’t have to stand between you and...
Want your garden to smell as good as it looks? These flowers can do the job
For an intoxicating perfume, these flowers that will make your nose happy.
Weeds aren’t just nuisances, they’re messengers. Here’s what they can tell you
Weeds are messengers with important information that requires our attention.
Virginia Beach company makes composting convenient for homes, businesses
Tidewater Compost transforms food waste and other organic materials into nutrient-rich soil products that support...
Want to grow your own rice? A step-by-step guide for adventurous gardeners
Duborskian rice is a highly ornamental plant that can even be grown in containers.
Norfolk Botanical Garden to open award-winning butterfly house Sunday
What started as a simple summer exhibit has just earned national acclaim. The Butterfly House,...
Neon dreams and nature scenes make for two very different home decor trends in 2025
Home decor’s got a split personality this year: Call it “city glow” and “cottage flow.”
How to turn down the volume and protect wildlife in your yard and garden
Wildlife is critically affected by human-made noise.
Tiny outdoor space? Turn it into an inviting retreat
The constraints of a small area can inspire more thoughtful — and impactful — design...