The practice dates to ancient Egypt and Rome, where hieroglyphs from 1400 B.C. depict espaliered fig trees to maximize fruit ...

White snow, twinkling lights, brass menorahs, Kwanzaa unity cups and a red-and-green potted poinsettia centered on a table.

Winter is usually quiet for most gardens. However, there are some things you can do to optimize your garden for spring. One ...

This is summer: even when it isn't hot, the sun is flesh-burning. Summer's scents lure you out from the air-conditioning. All that is necessary to enjoy sitting on the grass, or smelling the lake, the ...