When warm, sunny days return, many of us breathe a sigh of relief. Who doesn't love the sun? Basking in its rays is one of life's simple pleasures, yet we need shade too and these garden canopy ideas ...

Small trees for landscaping can transform even the most modest landscape. “Your yard is only going to be so interesting if you’re only planting shrubs and perennials,” says Sam Niemann, founder of the ...

As summer heat intensifies across Northern Ohio, we’re reminded of the often overlooked importance of shady areas. Our region’s canopy trees, like towering oaks, maples, and sycamores, play a vital ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...