Some like 'em hot; others like them sweet. With the incredible range of peppers available for home gardens, you can have your pick

Label? Who needs a label? Learn the characteristics of plants that can thrive in hot, dry conditions to help you pick the right ones

Do some kitchens just beg for a cozy row of canisters and gear for all to see? Have a look and let us know what you think

Buttonbush is an adaptable woody shrub with delightful pincushion flowers

Keep those homegrown vegetables and greens coming well into fall

Common elderberry is a highly adaptable shrub from the eastern U.S., with berries galore for wildlife and humans alike

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

Take the quick-start route to turf with sod; these installation guidelines will help ensure a healthy and long-lasting lawn

It's invasive, a nonnative and a poor insect magnet. Check out these better alternatives to butterfly bush in the garden

More than just gorgeous and adaptable, these standout plants convey a sense of place