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

Lollipop blooms on tall, leafless stems add an architectural element to gardens of all styles

Even if you don't tinker with the hue by changing the soil, hydrangeas have an entertaining range of uses in all kinds of landscapes

Discover intriguing ways to use color in your garden by unlocking the secrets of monochromatic design

The simple, honest daisy is this writer’s go-to garden flower. We want to hear which plant, flowering or otherwise, gives you special joy

Can you have garden color, fragrance and exciting foliage with hungry deer afoot? These beauties say yes

Spring is overrated for planting. Starting plants in autumn has advantages for both garden and gardener

A palette of perfumed plants can transform even the smallest of gardens into a sensory delight

Keeping a garden amid hungry deer can be hard, but these plants should fare well

Even if your climate is cold and dry, you can still celebrate spring with these hardy and colorful perennials