Master gardener Joy Persall cleans debris from the rain garden, which is located near the First Congregational United Church ...

As storms hit region more often with more intensity, communities are building bio-retention gardens, rain gardens and more to ...

Mix in sand and compost to improve drainage and support your plants. You want soil that can soak up water quickly but also hold enough moisture for the plants to thrive. Native plants are best. Go for ...

To offer more shade (and layer up the visual appeal), you can also add some climbing plants to the base of your pergola, so ...