Readily available, beautiful and fragrant, apple trees offer four-season interest along with crisp, juicy fruit

A structure of pleached crab apple trees, bordered by a wildflower meadow, links a minimalist addition to an old house in Buckinghamshire

Delightfully perfumed fruit and lovely spring blossoms make this apple and pear cousin worth a spot in the garden

Set out some seed and grab your field guide. Bird-watching is an easy, entertaining and educational activity for the whole family

February is a good time to start seeds, shape up shrubs and watch for the earliest blooms. Here’s what to do in your part of the U.S. now

These colorful woodpeckers found across the U.S. and Canada love berries, seeds and ants and often nest in deep burrows in trees

Abundant sun is yielding bountiful blooms in the garden this month, but don't forget to watch for pests, package some seeds and plan ahead

Northern neighbors may be hibernating, but in the South it's time to lavish care on fruit trees, flower seeds and bulbs

Pull out a pot for this one. Mint's spreading habit and hard-to-kill nature can be a blessing — if you're properly prepared

Juice up a small garden with one of these easier-care or worth-the-effort fruit trees for a mild climate