As the name implies, windbreaks are used to slow the wind and protect your plants and soil from the damaging effects of ...

Spread the loveTall ornamental grasses can provide both beauty and privacy to your garden. Here are 12 of the best options: ...

Photo Credit: Matt Lavin / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0 Indian grass is a standout feature in any native garden, celebrated for its tall, showy, and feathery panicles that rise above the foliage. These ...

and just like that, it’s a prairie out there. With a trimmer and the right mowing tips, we can tackle it. Let’s figure out how to mow tall grass. Mowing tall grass requires a bit of strategy. Aim to ...

If you’re looking for an alternative to grass and live in a drought-prone area, a rock garden is a fantastic choice. These gardens don’t need frequent watering. Consider planting native species which ...

Columnist Tom Lounsbury says wild ringneck numbers are up this year and he plans on taking advantage of that fact whenever ...

Kath loves using ornamental native grasses, including Austrostipa ramosissima, which is tall enough to create a screen and grows in both sun and shade. Rocks for lizards to bask on and a bird ...

Creeping Jenny is a popular alternative to grass, but its rapid growth can quickly overwhelm your yard. Try this ...

Bissonette has one of the about 650 homes Mankato, Minnesota-based Earth Sheltered Technology has built since it began in 1981. The company, which has houses in the Twin Cities and Wisconsin as well ...

Northern sea oats reach 2-3 feet in height with a spread of 1-2.5 feet. It grows in full sun to part shade, preferring light ...