Remember that fairy tale about Jack and the Beanstalk? It’s probably the most famous example of “growing up” or vertical gardening. “Growing up” expands your garden’s potential because growing ...

One of the gardening world's hottest trends, "vertical gardens" allow plants to grow on walls and other non-horizontal surfaces. They're especially popular for small-space gardening where ground is at ...

CHASKA, Minn. — If you're short on space, think tall when it comes to growing your garden. Laura Irish Hanson, a horticulture extension educator at the University of Minnesota Arboretum, offered this ...

Keen on growing your own food? You don’t need to be a farmer or have a sprawling backyard garden to do so. The rise of vertical gardening means you can grow and harvest a whole bounty of produce even ...

Not only do they look striking—as proven by the 15 vertical garden ideas below—living walls can actually make you healthier, both physically and mentally. Research has shown that air-purifying green ...

As land becomes more urbanized and shrinking lot sizes limit outdoor space, growing a garden may feel like an out-of-reach fantasy to many people. Urban and suburban dwellers need not despair, however ...

Limited garden space can be overcome by using containers, raised beds and vertical gardening techniques. Containers are ideal for small spaces and can be moved to follow the sun, but require frequent ...