Get beautiful blooms and herbs in summer by starting these choice garden picks from seed in spring

Take a moment to appreciate spent flower stalks in your late-summer garden and the benefits they provide

Choose from more grass varieties and save money over sod by starting your lawn from seed

Growing delicious herbs and vegetables starts with knowing your goals and when you want to plant

Toss some seed bombs around the yard for easy, beneficial plantings

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

Set out some seed and grab your field guide. Bird-watching is an easy, entertaining and educational activity for the whole family

Savor snack-tastic sunflower seeds once the radiant blooms have faded — if the birds have saved you any, that is

Seed or sod that falls on weedy, lumpy soil is a wasted effort. Follow these steps to ensure that your new lawn will thrive