Conventional lawns are the norm, even in areas that aren’t particularly suited for them — like here in Southern California. They’re expensive, high-maintenance and not the most environmentally ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A stone retaining wall surrounding a flower garden. Rocks and stones are important in landscape design. They are practical for ...

Curb appeal is the first impression visitors get when arriving at your home. And while a lush green lawn and a picket fence aren't for everyone, ensuring your landscaping is clean and fresh is the key ...

Natural stone paths look good in almost any landscape. They never go out of style like so many man-made paver materials. Like most things made of stone, they will stand the test of time if they’re ...

Rock garden. Two words that hardly seem natural together. But for Nina Brown, owner of Wilmington’s Stone Garden stoneyard and outdoor living center, using rocks, stones and boulders to create lush, ...

As nurseries around town fill with scrumptious, irresistible spring plants, be sure to plan before you plop. As you start filling in the holes left by the ravages of our two winter days that were ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As reported in a recent column, I am transforming a small section of my garden. We had previously filled this garden bed with aeoniums, spuria irises and a ...