Plant roses and lavender for luck. As a lover of both roses and lavender, I’ve taken author Alice Hoffman’s admonishment to heart. Each spring I plant lavender bedding plants on the edge of a border ...

The end of September is not the time to start pruning back hydrangeas, roses, magnolias, and most other trees and shrubs. Pruning always stimulates growth, and now is when you want to encourage your ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As you're planning your garden this year—anticipating your beds brimming with perennials and plotting out ...

The rise of the shrub rose – led by the ubiquitous Knock Out family – turned the rose from a collector’s plant into an every-person’s plant. These roses may not have the sleek, tulip-like blooms of a ...

In a world of constant noise and visual clutter, it's little wonder so many of us are searching for the best plants for a minimalist garden. After all, pared-back doesn’t have to mean barren; the ...

What strikes people most about our garden is its simplicity. Although the design is clearly Italian, it could be transported to almost any corner of the world. Close your eyes and imagine that you are ...

We writers go on and on about the wonderful plants of winter: witch hazel, winter jasmine, sasanqua camellia, Christmas rose and so on. But truth be told, the very best winter plant has neither scent ...

My feeling is one can never have enough lavender in a garden. I have lavender in my perennial bed and my herb garden. Two favorites are “Munstead” and “Hidcote.” Both are Lavandula angustifolia, ...

Ever look at those magazine-worthy gardens and wonder how you could get the same look without spending a fortune? The secret is picking plants that naturally look lush and elegant. You can easily ...

Great gardens rely on those talented people with an artistic eye and good garden sense. Those without either, or both, have the great good luck to learn from those who do. Michael Marriott, garden ...