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

Turn shady problem spots into garden idylls with with these prolific, easy-care bloomers

Neither heat nor cold nor lack of water fazes this flowering succulent, which adds spiky texture to Southwestern landscapes

Here’s how to turn your water runoff system into an eye-catching accent for your landscape

Sun beating down on your sandy gravel? Thick shade darkening your clay soil? There’s a ground cover here for you

This shrub’s violet-blue flowers and silvery foliage brighten low-water gardens all year long

Don’t let its delicate looks fool you. This ground cover can survive extreme cold and heat, and with little water to boot

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

Don't have an 'I'd rather be cleaning' bumper sticker? To keep your home bearably tidy when the kids are around more, try these strategies

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