This backyard forest garden is comprised of seven layers, creating a self-sustaining ecosystem. Many people mistakenly think that ecological gardening, which involves growing a wide range of edible ...

We tend to compare tree bark to our skin, and in many ways they are very similar. Bark and skin are both made of several layers, with the toughest being on the outside. Young bark, like an infant is ...

To attract wildlife to your garden, plant in layers, year-round, from ground level to tree canopy. Birds, animals and insects need food, water and shelter to survive. In a garden, that means a mix of ...