Take care of your plants, and you're taking care of the planet: There are lots ways to make a difference for the environment and keep a beautiful garden, too.... more
The High Line is a gritty, glorious garden in the pulsing heart of New York City, full of ideas for gardens and gardeners everywhere. It is a landmark, an ever-changing horticultural and social scene ... more
Spring is not just a promise when you're holding a handful of tulip bulbs: it's a bright and colorful guarantee. Each tulip bulb contains the germ of at least one cheerful flower. Planting them now, i... more
There's no need to defend your turf: A carpet of lawn -- even if it includes clover, violets and a smattering of dandelions -- is a beautiful, time-honored tradition, sweeping back to the age of villa... more
Herbs are essential garden plants, as pretty as they are useful, so when you're choosing herbs for your garden, don't just think about taste -- remember color, fragrance, and texture, and give herbs p... more
Great patio furniture makes your garden a delightful place to gather with friends. A garden bench is altogether different: A well-chosen, well-placed bench gives you a place all for yourself.... more
Starting on a new flower bed can be a bit intimidating, but successful results are guaranteed if you put a little time into it before you ever pick up your trowel.... more
Flowers of all kinds are bright spots in any landscape, but to really bring a garden to life, you need rich foliage texture. Hostas, hardy perennial plants grown for their foliage rather than for thei... more
Put flowerpots to work in your garden this summer. Pretty pots, bursting with flowers and foliage, are a great way to put the spotlight on favorite plants and flash some of your style.... more
In the never-ending horticultural competition for best flowering shrub, hydrangeas consistently take the top prize. No other family of flowering shrubs can compete with hydrangeas for their beauty and... more
Gardening under trees can be frustratingly difficult. A tree's blissful shade limits the selection of plants gardeners can grow, though weeds never seem to have any trouble moving in. But if you work ... more