There's more to topdressing than shredded wood. Learn about mulch types, costs and design considerations here

Tropical plants have taken one coastal community by storm. Come on a walk with us to get ideas for your own porch, patio or garden

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

Plant blueberries in spring or fall for garden beauty through three seasons — and a sweet superfood in summer

Quintessentially tropical, this broad-leaved beauty can transform bland interiors in the batting of a frond

Sturdy and easy to care for, these trees offer bright fruit through winter — and keeping them in bounds is no sweat

Try these trees for their good looks, delicious fruit and wide range of sizes — plus you can espalier them

Bite into tree-fresh apricots, inhale delightful garden perfumes and continue planting vegetables for a late-summer harvest

Bring beneficial bee pollinators with this drought-tolerant perennial that looks like a shrub and acts like a flower

For a more creative landscape design, take a different approach to planting