While you're used to seeing corn grow in fields full of neat lines of plants, you can grow just a few stalks at home. Each ...

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Most gardeners reach for the spray bottle the moment they spot a pest. But that reflex may be doing more harm than good, ...

The healthiest and most climate-conscious food is local, and organic and in-season. A vegetable garden in the backyard ticks ...

Backyard gardening has taken off in many neighborhoods, but it’s not always a peaceful hobby. What starts as a way to grow food or add beauty can sometimes spark heated conversations with neighbors or ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Design a beautiful outdoor space with our 12 favorite garden containers that look more expensive than they really are. Shop ...

Don’t be fooled by the mid-50 degree highs during the day. It’s still too early to start planting our gardens in the region.

Columbus gardeners, it’s time to show off those green thumbs! The Dispatch Backyard Garden Awards is back for a sixth year, and we’re looking forward to seeing the work of local gardeners. Submit a ...

57% of Americans say growing their own food saves money, and 39% expect their backyard projects to pay for themselves within two years. Surplus harvests are strengthening communities, with 67% sharing ...

As spring approaches, many are eager to start their own backyard gardens. We have a collection of articles that provide expert tips and advice for successful gardening. From essential tools and soil ...

If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what’s local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don’t travel as far. It doesn’t ...