In honor of Earth Month—and Earth Day later this week—we’re celebrating the best way we know how: with a series of stories that are all about getting outside and getting your hands dirty to benefit ...

Spring has sprung and that’s good news for gardeners who’ve been eager to dig into the soil once again. If you’re one of the few who’s added fruit trees to your crop list, there’s one practice you may ...

Take the guesswork out of harvesting with our guide on how to prune a peach tree to yield bigger, better fruit.

If you’ve ever planted a young tree, you know how much care they need, especially when cold weather rolls in. Winter brings ...

Japanese maples (Acer palmatum) aren’t going to provide shade over your backyard patio, but these ornamental trees can be the focal point of your landscape. Native to parts of J ...

Put your DIY skills to work for backyard birds. Olivia Young is a writer, fact checker, and green living expert passionate about tiny living, climate advocacy, and all things nature. She holds a ...

Make your own natural wood cleaner and wax with food-grade ingredients. Olivia Young is a writer, fact checker, and green living expert passionate about tiny living, climate advocacy, and all things ...