Perennial plants, the classic stars of good gardens everywhere, aren't quite what they used to be -- they're better, and they are becoming more important. Popular perennials introduced recently are se... more
Plantings put your house in a natural and attractive context, defining and framing the scenery of your life. At their best, plants around your home complement the architecture, establish a mood and co... more
It's the season of the trees. After all their hard work keeping things green and cool this summer, deciduous trees are putting on their final performance of the year. Now, while they're flaunting thei... more
It's never too soon to think about spring. On bright fall days, let the clear sky and golden colors of the harvest season inspire you to plan ahead for a glorious spring. All you need to bring it off ... more
Water makes a garden sparkle, and it doesn't take much to capture the effect. In gardens of every size and style, you can make quite a splash with nothing more than a birdbath.... more
In a tiny courtyard, in a side yard or wherever a garden just needs a pretty punctuation mark, skinny plants fill the bill. Plants with slim profiles can have a big impact.... more
Fireflies are lovely -- but you can't count on them to do all the work of lighting a garden party. For that, you need technical resources: There are many magical ways to light up the night.... more
Fresh, flavorful, fragrant herbs are the not-so-secret ingredients that make summer meals sensational, and they look just as pretty in a vase as they taste in a recipe. Growing your own is half the fu... more
These are our salad days. Plant a living salad bowl chock-full of ruffled lettuce, tender arugula and other delicious greens, and you'll be able to pick a healthy harvest for the dinner table for mont... more
To make the cut with savvy consumers, today's lawn mowers are packed with features. They have to be. Robo vacuum cleaners are getting to be mainstream these days. Driverless cars are in the news. Cust... more
A surprising number of the common flowers in our gardens are exotic imports. Increasing the proportion of native plants will put your garden at the forefront of a modern movement.... more
It's a good time to take a look at last year's gardening successes and failures, savoring the better accomplishments and trying to learn something useful from the not-so-good. It's time for a few New ... more