Readily available, beautiful and fragrant, apple trees offer four-season interest along with crisp, juicy fruit

Learn how to recycle your Christmas tree and reap benefits for the environment

Tearing out the lawn? Planting edibles? Starting from scratch? Tell us what you plan to change in your garden this year

Look for mining bees (Andrena) pollinating woodland wildflowers in U.S. gardens this spring

Healthy helpings of salvage and rustic art give a pastureland home free-spirited style

End the turf war for good with hardscaping, native grasses and ground covers that save water and are easier to maintain

How they did it: Homeowners create a plan, stick to it and keep the neighbors (and wildlife) in mind

Foster community spirit by setting up your front porch, paths and yard for social interaction

Spend less time weeding, less money watering and more moments just sitting back and enjoying your healthy garden

Get an up-close look at a thriving street-side edible garden, one of many sprouting up in Seattle