Layering is a useful design tool. In the garden, we can layer vertically and horizontally. Vertical layering means selecting plants of different heights, from large trees, through lower shrubs to ...

Dressing for outdoor gardening is always challenging for Chicago-area gardeners. This past November and December were warmer than usual, so it was more comfortable to work outside. Winter is a great ...

Known as bulb lasagna, the method creates beautiful blooms for months at a time. Bulb layering is the process of planting different bulbs at varying depths to extend the blooming season. "When you ...

Your outdoor patio living shouldn't be carried out on a bare stage. Plant lushly around the area and include collections of pots, and you'll have a leafy retreat that draws you out at any time of the ...

When planning a garden, I always start by thinking in layers. Varying plant heights not only adds visual depth but also creates opportunities for sustainable gardening practices and supports habitat ...

Does lasagna layering really work? Weeds are a big issue for me and I’m always on a mission to find ways to reduce and kill them without the use of chemicals. Weeds can take over a garden bed in a ...

PARK CITY — On a blustery Saturday in April, TJ Wierenga greets individuals and couples as they arrive for her “Super Easy Gardening! No Tiller Required” class. Some have brought their children with ...

The fourth week of January is always the time for the Tacoma Home and Garden show and this year I’ll be speaking at this show Jan. 24 through Jan. 26 on lowering your maintenance and going greener ...

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 ...

Q: I am interested in refining my air layering skills. I have watched many online videos, and I have had very good success with citrus trees such as lemon, lime, and mandarin orange. However, I am ...

This Gardening News column is from the online archives of The Star of North Augusta, a collection of more than 25,000 articles published from October 2007 to February 2022. Spring is for new growth ...