How far apart should I space different plants?

Apply some principles of garden design to your houseplants for a great winter display.

Wondering how many bulbs to buy to fill a certain area? Use these bulb calculations.

Fall is a great time to enjoy a fire pit. Here are ideas for landscaping around a fire pit, plus safety tips.

No matter where you garden, you very likely share your space with some kind of wildlife. Here are some of our favorite articles and resources for attracting beneficial wildlife and deterring animals that cause damage.

There are many factors to consider when choosing plants for your garden. Once you’ve narrowed the list to plants that do well in your environment, it’s common to start choosing plants by the color of their flowers or foliage. However, some garden designers argue that it’s better to choose plants first by shape, then worry about color.

Here’s a great way to suggest a water feature in your yard or garden without actually putting one in.

These plants are typically thought of as culinary herbs, but they have ornamental features for mixed gardens as well.

What’s an easy way to make sure my perennial garden looks interesting from spring through fall?

Here’s a piece of often-repeated advice for planting perennials: Always plant in odd numbers, in groups of at least three. But there are times when you can’t follow this rule.

I’d like to put it an all-white garden near my patio. Do you have any tips for the design?