Edging flower beds with well-defined lines immediately improves the look of a backyard. But its benefits go beyond the aesthetics – edging is practical, too. Whether you're digging a simple shallow ...

Planting wildflower seeds is a great way to add a beautiful, low-maintenance, and relatively affordable flower bed to your outdoor space. In fact, more and more gardeners are replacing lawns with ...

Ground covers — low-growing plants that mat, sprawl, trail, or clump on the ground — play a valuable role in the landscape. They fill in gaps in flower beds, adding color, texture, and depth.

I’m a sucker for seed packs with pretty pictures. Recent purchases of wildflower seeds are pressing me to find the right place for next spring’s blooms. According to Clemson’s Home and Garden ...

If you don't already have a sidewalk, create your own! Adding a stone pathway helps you design the flow of the space and keeps everyone from trampling over the pretty blooms, too. There are several ...

Talk about flower power: The North Carolina Department of Transportation handed out its annual awards this week for the best highway wildflower beds. Two areas in the Charlotte region made the cut. In ...