Boost memory, enhance sleep, lower anxiety ... these scents do way more than just smell good

Appeal to exotic good taste with fruit trees, palms and tropical look-alikes in your temperate-climate garden

There are benefits to allowing plants to invade your garden stairs

A structure of pleached crab apple trees, bordered by a wildflower meadow, links a minimalist addition to an old house in Buckinghamshire

A palette of perfumed plants can transform even the smallest of gardens into a sensory delight

Plants, pests and even weeds have a place in this landscape, which offers an edible bounty and a feast for the eyes

Before you pluck and rake, consider wildlife, the health of your plants and your own right to relax

Got alkaline soil? Learn how to manage it and the many beautiful plants that will thrive in this ‘sweet’ soil

Create an alluring after-dark aura on a patio or deck with container plants that glow white under the stars

Orchids, spooky foliage and carnivorous plants combine in this seasonal, easy-to-assemble terrarium decoration