Charming and colorful, irises propagate easily, are hardy in many soils and climates, and unfold with layers of beauty

Plant this West Coast native for stunning, intricate blooms from January through May

Dislike junipers? Maybe it’s time to discover new varieties and new uses for this garden workhorse

Let go of gardening for your own vision and watch the garden’s own true vision come forth

Time these ephemeral beauties right to watch them play off one another under a canopy of deciduous trees

Turn the cool, shady spot in your garden into your own quiet oasis

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

Bring something a little different to your landscape with a tree that dives, twists or crawls

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Grow these as protection for edibles or just for their colorful beauty — deer might not like them, but everyone else will