Plants & Gardening

With the increasing demand of foodstuffs worldwide, growers have been using more synthetic fertilizers to increase the productivity, which is not only causing health hazards for the consumers but environment as well.

How did you do it?: When we bought the house, we knew we had a big project ahead of us when it came to the yard. We wanted to make the backyard suitable for entertaining, but we also wanted our kids to have a fantastic play space.

This backyard patio is our home away from home. We live a lot outdoors in Austin, and this is where we enjoy listening to the birds in the mornings, hosting parties, watching summer outdoor movies, and huddling around the fire pit in the winter.

This elevated patio garden would be perfect for a patio, for someone in a wheelchair, or (in my case) for someone who has dogs that like to trample through the lettuce leaves.

I often write about “green houses.” Japan’s “Camouflage House 3” — a space where Mother Nature is both your roommate and interior designer — is the real deal.

Happy Valentine’s Day to all! If you’ve received flowers for this romantic holiday, or if you ever buy cut flowers as a gift, here are tips to make them look good for a long time (and some help if they don’t). If you’ve received a box or vase of l...

Walkways leading to a front door traditionallyfeature slippery stepping stones, wood planks of dubiousweather resistance, or an insipid concrete strip.

Simple iron furniture looks so elegant with contemporary bright cushions and throws to brighten it up. Tabletop accessories such as a vintage cake stand add character and class to an afternoon tea.

Transforming garden wood from lacklustre to magnificent in just one afternoon is really satisfying and simple to do and also means you don't need to splash out on anything new.

An Australian team’s vision of suburban paradise has turned out a big winner at the world’s most prestigious garden expo. A celebration of Western Australia designed by celebrity landscaper Jamie Durie, the garden has won a gold medal at the Ch...