Turf isn't the only ground cover in town. Get a lush no-grass lawn with clover, moss and other easy-care plants

These shade-loving ground covers are good for the environment and say something about where you are

Put in cool-weather veggies, fertilize your lawn and tidy the garden this month before chilly weather arrives

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

How do you blue? With colors from sky to cobalt, these bulbs will greet you merrily in a spring garden

When you discover how hard bees work for our food supply, you may never garden without them in mind again

Learn about some of the only low, spreading plants that are reliably deer-resistant

If purple is your passion, embrace Leucophyllum frutescens for its profusion of blooms and consider the unfussiness a bonus

Vivid blooms and striking shapes make these annuals and perennials a delight in autumn gardens

Bring the tropical spirit of Hawaii to a mainland garden — for a summer or even longer