There is nothing at once so pleasant and intriguing as the sound of footfall on gravel. For the plants grown in and around gravel, these seemingly aesthetic qualities are biological. In the right ...

In places where it’s hard to keep traditional landscaping plants alive, or for people who want a low-maintenance, cost-effective alternative to a lawn, a gravel garden is a great choice.

Although you may not worry much about winter weeds growing on your gravel in frigid ... This is because most winter weeds are ...

Landscaping with rocks goes beyond gravel—experiment with medium and large boulders to add instant drama to your front yard.

Trees to please Catkin-bearing trees and shrubs with soft plant fibers offer first-rate materials for hummers to build their nests. Prime examples include beech ( Fagus ), black cottonwood ...