When I was growing up I used to spend a lot of time in the backyard, exploring and activating my imagination in the outdoors.

In the case of nuclear power plants, one company thinks bigger isn’t always better. NuScale Power has just submitted a design for a ‘miniature’ version of traditional plants. Of course, “miniature” in ...

Limited space doesn't mean giving up fresh veggies. Some compact varieties deliver full flavor while fitting neatly into even ...

Jennifer Williams absent-mindedly smooths the white sand of a Zen garden, a task that takes less than a minute, though the rake is no bigger than her finger. Instead of square feet, the space is ...

Think you have no space for a garden? Don't tell that to Cheryl Lenert. Her favorite plants take up no more than a few inches. We're all familiar with miniature roses, but have you ever seen a ...

When it comes to making the most of those small yet trickier areas of a yard, choosing the right plants can make all the difference, turning a would-be arduous task into an easy and joyful one. For ...

Some people are downsizing their gardens big time. They're moving from whopping perennial borders to terrariums, tiny Zen gardens and fairy-gardens-in-a-pot. In these little landscapes, a watering can ...