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

Choose from more grass varieties and save money over sod by starting your lawn from seed

Growing delicious herbs and vegetables starts with knowing your goals and when you want to plant

Plant Canadian anemone along pond, lake or stream edges for a splash of white flowers in late spring

Deadheading spent flowers, keeping up with watering and starting seeds indoors are the biggest gardening tasks for July

Be especially water wise this month as you sow seeds, tend to your lawn and plant edibles, grasses and flowers

Ditch the mower and lower your water bill while creating a feast for the eyes with diverse plantings and gathering places

Consider these tips to get a healthy backyard crop that uses less water

Swales, underground pipes or a mix of both: There’s more than one way to distribute water in the garden

Conserve water and make gardening much easier with the xeriscape approach’s 7 principles