Difficult garden spots don’t need to deter you from planting trees, herbs and other delicious food plants

Weave a romantic tapestry with this drought-tolerant combination of plants as tough as they are lovely

Your shady garden doesn’t have to be forever barren. Berries, herbs and other shade-loving plants can produce a delicious bounty

Swap some lawn for these drought-tolerant clumping plants — and watch your maintenance efforts diminish while they easily grow

Its ethereal beauty comes from complex forms and wide-ranging colors, but columbine’s benefits are highly attractive too

You can upcycle your old typewriter, paint cans, tires and many more things into places for your plants

Fall planting: For gardens that don't see harsh winters, different guidelines for choosing and planting spring-blooming bulbs apply

Eastern gardeners should consider growing blueberry plants for their delicious fruits, bee-friendly spring blooms and brilliant fall foliage

Plant tomato seedlings in spring for one of the best tastes of summer, fresh from your backyard

Don't dismiss these common annuals, perennials and shrubs — there are reasons they've been popular for so long