The My Backyard Habitat column first appeared in The Newtown Bee three years ago this month with our inaugural article, “Why ...

"You did it beautifully!" Homeowner shares stunning before-and-after photos after turning backyard into 'tropical forest': ...

When it comes to creating a landscaping design, a minimalist scheme has got to be easier to create than one that embraces a riot of color, form and texture, right? Well not necessarily. There's an art ...

Say goodbye to overly manicured lawns and strict planting patterns, because naturalistic planting is the landscape trend on everyone’s lips this year. Aimed at cooperating with Mother Nature and ...

Every block has one house that shines a little brighter than the others, and with these DIY landscaping ideas, that property can be yours. Whether you’re after curb appeal or crave an oasis of an ...

Imagine never having to water your lawn. During Montana’s summers, when the state can go 40 or 50 days without seeing rain, that could save a lot of time and money. “All of our native plants are ...