When designing a building, it is important to consider not just the structural integrity, but the comfort of the inhabitants.  Biophilic design attempts to create buildings that provide a space...

It’s no fun when you have trouble with your fruit trees.  In particular, peach trees sometimes develop curled leaves, which is concerning when you first see it! So, why are the leaves on...

If you have an arbor in your garden, it’s natural to want to add to its beauty, shade, or usefulness by growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables along the sides. So, what plants should you put on...

Mulching your yard and garden is a common annual task, since wood chunks often decompose quite a bit over the course of a year. However, you might be wondering what is the best way to deal with...

It’s a controversial topic that feels a little counterintuitive. Gardeners may argue different points of view, but most horticultural knowledge agrees that pruning is an essential part of...

If you are good at taking care of your plants, they will get bigger with time.  Some plants might get too tall – and in those cases, you might want to do something to get their growth under...