Commenters loved the result. Landscaper shares before-and-after footage of yard transformation: 'This is so beautiful' first appeared on The Cool Down.

The Gazette is working with the Linn Landowner Forum to present a weekly series of columns about elements landowners should con-sider when replacing trees and plants lost in the Aug. 10 derecho. The ...

Creating a rock or woodland garden is a wonderful way to bring a touch of nature right into your backyard. Yet, it's not easy to create the layered look of wild plants or to replicate their ability to ...

Add a sprinkle of forest enchantment to your garden with these blooms. Spring is finally here, and it's time to get your garden ready for the warmer months. As March winds down, we're all out ...

It's a rich and complex ecosystem that can help natural biodiversity to return. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She ...