Gardening by the Yard

A major ice storm has left Paul James' landscape in ruins, so he hires professionals to help clean it up. He visits a winery with a fruity harvest that pleases his palate, and Jill Slater creates a patio spa in her backyard.

Paul walks through his own landscape to see how it fared after one of the biggest ice storms ever. Then he gets a taste of one couple's backyard oasis bearing some rare and yummy plants.

Paul visits the Sodfather, George Biagi, for a little turf talk. Then, it's cold outside, so time for some winter garden chores. Finally, Paul checks in on his bonsai to see how they're faring.

Paul prunes his plants and gets the containers ready for another season. Then he visits Blue Diamond Almonds for a tour of their protein powerhouse. And Peter Whitely shows how to make birdhouses really sing.

Paul provides indoor gardening tips and learns how rice is farmed while sustaining the earth. Plus, Michael Glassman explores single color-themed gardens and some tips for safeguarding trees.

Paul has some stump masters grinding on the unsightly stumps around his yard. Then he introduces some of his favorite oddball herbs and goes back to the roots of a plant's life.

Paul gives a thorough overview of conifers and how they can be used in landscapes. Plus, Jerry Addington sheds some light on indoor lighting, and Paul explains what it means when a plant is bolting.

Paul visits a farmers market bustling with locally grown organic goodness. Then he answers some of the toughest lawn questions and provides ideas on mixing things up and adding layers of nutrition to make a happy lawn.

All aboard as Paul meets a man who creates railroad-themed gardens. Plus, Roberta Walker shows how to accent a drab corner with a simple stone wall, and Paul gets to the bottom of bulbs.

Paul has a lunch date at a place where the garden goodies don't travel far from the ground to the plate. He then makes a list of top container plants and explains the benefits of reading labels.

Paul flies high with some winged beauties that bring new life to the garden. Then he goes international with some plant picks that have come a long way, and he provides tips on creating a wiggly compost factory.

Paul shares tips on wrangling your raindrops in a method of landscaping known as xeriscaping. Plus, an overview of drought-tolerant plants, how to construct a low-maintenance landscape and wise water practices.

How hot should compost get? How long can you leave trees in containers? Host Paul James provides the answers to these questions and more.