Editor's note: All opinions, columns and letters reflect the views of the individual writer and not necessarily those of the IDS or its staffers. If you look at fields in the Ukrainian countryside, ...

Our recent column, “Thoughts about trees,” described the large trees in my garden, provided basic guidelines for tree care and promised a column about the criteria for selecting the right trees for ...

Shrubs and trees can beautify your yard. They also can create tall borders that lend privacy to your outdoors space or simply obscure eyesores. If you're planting a natural privacy screen with trees ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...