If you like the idea of having your own fresh citrus readily at hand and you’ve got a sunny spot, you’re in luck. Dwarf citrus trees can grow in some… Read more »

There’s a spot for versatile thyme in almost every garden. Depending on the variety, it can spread out to its heart’s content as a ground cover, sprawl over a wall,… Read more »

We asked for them, and you gave them to us. From a tractor tire to a toilet tank, you’ve shown us unusual places where, with the right soil, some water… Read more »

A combination of flowering plants and attractive foliage usually comes to mind when we imagine a beautiful garden. What about the plants we grow for food? From flowering herbs to… Read more »

There are plenty of practical reasons for putting a raised bed in your garden: improving drainage, expanding growing options, saving your back and setting up homegrown fruits, vegetables and herbs… Read more »

These 10 edibles are just a small sample of the many heirloom varieties that offer colors and flavors beyond those of the standard vegetable or fruit. By including heirlooms in… Read more »

Glossy purple eggplants, fragrant lavender, colorful Swiss chard — even if you don’t have a dedicated vegetable garden, these beauties are lovely enough to hold their own alongside ornamentals. Here… Read more »

Most edibles do well in containers, and in some cases even prefer them. For gardeners with poor soil, or no soil at all, container gardening can be a way to… Read more »

Nothing beats being able to pick a tree-ripened peach from your own backyard fruit tree. Unlike the rock-hard specimens found at the store, homegrown peaches, plums and nectarines can be… Read more »

Cherry tomatoes have been loved by vegetable gardeners since the beginning of the 20th century. This year, why not make the most of their fast-growing foliage and brilliantly colored fruits… Read more »