Meadows are an ethereal, almost magical space. They evoke hazy summer afternoons, grasses waving in the breeze, and butterflies flitting through the wildflowers. Meadow gardens typically feature ...

Wildflower meadows have been growing in popularity among gardeners, and for good reason. They’re low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, provide food for birds, wildlife, pollinators and other insects, ...

Over the years, I’ve become a strong advocate for replacing unnecessary expanses of lawn with native meadows. I understand the desire to keep a play space for children and a space for outdoor ...

If you've always dreamed of frolicking through a field of wildflowers but have limited yard space, don't worry-your meadow dreams are still alive and well. All you need is a pot, some soil, and seeds ...

The lure of the meadow -- How and where grasses grow -- Meadows for a purpose -- Accent on design -- A portfolio of meadow gardens -- Grasses for meadows -- Making a meadow -- Establishing and ...

The current landscape movement toward native plants and pollinator-aiding has a fair chunk of the gardening public replacing lawn space with seed-planted meadows. But not everyone (or their neighbors) ...

Weeks of lawn mowing can make a backyard meadow — a carefree carpet of flowers and grasses — seem like an especially appealing alternative. Even small yards can accommodate a patch of meadow. Although ...

NORWELL – During 10 years as the town's conservation agent, Nancy Hemingway created a widespread and lasting impression through her love of nature and drive to preserve resources for future ...

Berkshire Botanical Garden will open its Wildflower Meadow on Saturday, Aug. 12, at 2:30 p.m.— an ecologically complex and diverse botanical destination. The five-year project has been in the making ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Yet a meadow garden is a precious space that’s challenging to replicate. “Meadows are relatively rare in ...