A beautifully raked Zen garden enclosed by tall hedging plants - Wynn Wygal/Shutterstock Zen gardens were first created by Buddhist monks way back in the sixth century as a quiet space for meditation ...

John Gowdy, who started building sand castles with his own kids about 25 years ago, has all the credentials (and then some) to show you how to build a perfectly good one with your kids. He even ...

Who knew the words sharp, sand, and garden could be in the same sentence? Contrary to what you're probably thinking, sharp sand can work wonders for your garden in the right conditions. Unlike the ...