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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 ...

There are lots of ways you can dress up your landscape, and the details make all the difference. Your choice of garden edging for lawn and garden borders is one detail that can help unify the whole ...

Border plants are a simple way to bring definition, texture, and year-round interest to your garden. Whether you're lining a path, framing a flower bed, or separating outdoor spaces, the right plants ...

Picking the ideal border plant can set off your property with the perfect mix of color and function. If you're looking for a tall, narrow border plant with upward growth, Bigfoot Cleyera (Ternstroemia ...

A: Azaleas have extra-shallow roots and prefer to have the soil beneath their "canopies" to themselves. Spreading monkey grass roots can compete with the azalea roots for water and food. Carefully dig ...