That spring excitement for gardeners is now upon us. I’d like to showcase a few annual flower varieties that are new for 2026 ...

Good news for anyone with dreams of starting their own garden who doesn't own a tiller: Beautiful blooms and home-grown ...

Raised-bed gardening is a popular technique for growing plants in Missouri. Vegetables, fruits, flowers, trees and shrubs may be grown in raised beds, which can be attractive as well as useful.

Raised garden beds are popular, and a quick look at pictures online will yield more images of lush green plants overflowing the bed walls than you can scroll through. But what can you plant in a ...

This Black and Decker drill is ideal for driving screws and making holes in your raised bed. This set includes nearly any bit you’d need to build a raised bed. It is lightweight, cordless and easy to ...

Filling your garden beds with hostas is one way to bring color into a shady garden, but this leafy plant does an even better ...

Carry flowers from your own backyard on your big day.

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 ...

Try these methods to prevent and kill grass in flower beds without damaging your other plants.