Trying to choose the best types of sedums for sustainable gardening is enough to make you feel like a kid in a candy shop. Whether sprawled like carpets of color amidst rocks or bobbling delicately ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Gardening season is officially upon us. While there are certainly seeds and full-grown plants that can ...

Do you know the difference between a bulb, rhizome and tuber? “Sunset Western Garden Book” explains that there are five types ...

Brand new, never-before-identified species of garden perennials are rare, as botanists have likely discovered most of the ...

Sunflowers are traditional in the typical Midwestern garden, but modern hybrids have greatly expanded the palette of choices. Whether you want short, medium or tall; yellow, burgundy, bronze or brown; ...

Garden paths are a key component of your garden’s design. Not only do they serve a practical function, they also help define your garden’s style. You should first determine the type of garden style ...