Pull out a pot for this one. Mint's spreading habit and hard-to-kill nature can be a blessing — if you're properly prepared

Watch a world of insects dine on this Midwest native, an easy bloomer that washes the garden (and your skin) in scents of cool mint

So long, freezing temperatures. It's time to kick off spring planting, lavish attention on lawns and sprinkle seeds to your heart's content

Be especially water wise this month as you sow seeds, tend to your lawn and plant edibles, grasses and flowers

Gather seeds from your garden in fall, and you'll have a selection of plants for next year — without spending a dime

Whether you're color challenged or just uninspired, two sites offer a rainbow of options to help you choose just the right hues

Focusing on prairie wildflowers supports the most wildlife in a low-maintenance Plains landscape

How to grow your own herbs and vegetables almost anywhere

Learn the edible plants that are popular and easy to grow in a backyard or container garden

Protect your soil from weeds and drought this summer with a living mulch of ground covers