(ARA) - Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon spent many years and covered many miles searching for the fabled "fountain of youth." Fortunately, you don't have to go to those lengths to find a special fountain that will transform your backyard into a private oasis. You only need to make a…

Top 2011 gardening trends: gardening with a purpose takes root (ARA) - Put on your garden gloves and join in the fun because "gardening with a purpose" is taking root. The purpose may be to grow your own food or create urban sanctuaries, but planting for a greener good is…

(ARA) - Most people view spring and summer as the peak time for lawn care, but it's fall that actually marks the beginning of your lawn's growing season. There are simple but crucial steps to take now to promote a strong, beautiful lawn through next season and beyond. Whether you…

(ARA) - Recycling is certainly not a new concept. In fact, gardeners have been using one form of recycling - composting - for about as long as people have tilled the soil. Composting is a cost-effective, eco-friendly way to give your garden a boost. Start your compost pile now, before…

(ARA) - If you haven't yet joined the "grow your own vegetables" craze, it's not too late to join in. You can produce a bounty of vitamin-rich veggies from plot (or pot) to plate this fall, plus you'll save a bundle by growing them yourself. You may be surprised to…