Before you go making a mountain out of a mulch hill, learn the facts about what your plants and soil really want

The simple, honest daisy is this writer’s go-to garden flower. We want to hear which plant, flowering or otherwise, gives you special joy

Invite brightness to the dark corners of your garden for a magical dance you won't want to miss

If you want a bewitching cottage garden but aren’t sure where to start, these ideas will get you planting in no time

How small can you go? We want to see your compact garden designs

Treat your skinny side yard like the beautiful green corridor it wants to be, with these verdant garden designs as inspiration

There are lots of gorgeous, wildlife-friendly native plants ready to make an appearance in your garden

Its ethereal beauty comes from complex forms and wide-ranging colors, but columbine’s benefits are highly attractive too

Use wind, water and wild creatures to add dimension and life to your landscape

Yes, the name is unfortunate. But the flowers and foliage are delightful, and this perennial is easy to grow and shunned by deer