A look back at the earlier months of the growing season in St. Paul

A look back at the changing seasons in St. Paul

A little autumn beauty from the Pacific Northwest

Tracy Buttrick shares more of her autumn container designs from homes throughout New Jersey

On a 2-level deck in Bethesda, Maryland, there's room to grow food and still have a beautiful place to enjoy the garden

Banana plants add a dramatic and splashy punch of the tropics to the landscape, but they will succumb to winter’s wrath if they’re not properly cared for. In this article, our experts share several ways to safely overwinter these (mostly) cold-intolerant plants so they are happy and healthy when warmer weather returns.

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California red firs aren't the most common conifer in the garden, but they're one of the most magnificent. They can reach towering heights with bright greenish-blue needles and bold red bark. Whether you're new to the species or have one that you're trying to figure out how to care for, this guide can help. Read more now.

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When autumn leaves put on a spectacular display of browns, oranges, purples, reds, and yellows, do you wonder why they turn such vivid hues? You’re not alone. Ongoing scientific study points to reasons that may or may not tell the whole story. Read on to learn what we know to date about why autumn leaves change color.

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Flowers, foliage, berries, and seed heads blur the line between garden and floral design in this lush Dutch landscape

Layered plantings make this suburban slope feel far larger than its quarter-acre footprint

Vegetables, flowers, and perennials mingle in this abundant Minnesota garden

At Singer Laren, Piet Oudolf’s layered plantings create a living backdrop for contemporary sculpture

Meandering paths, clipped hedges, and layered late-season plantings reveal this historic Dutch garden a little at a time

Designer tips and tricks to ensure your front entry provides a warm welcome

Nancy’s 0.11-acre garden changes dramatically as the season progresses, with a naturalistic planting designed to keep pollinators coming

A thoughtful removal plan can reduce invasive plants without creating new problems elsewhere in the landscape

More woodland treasures, flowering vines, unusual shrubs, and late-season interest from a garden 48 years in the making

A 48-year-old garden offers a season-spanning mix of flowers, foliage, fragrance, and unexpected plant combinations

Fruit trees, vegetables, flowers, wildlife, and plenty of imagination made my grandma’s Wisconsin garden the ultimate place to grow up

At 175 acres, Norfolk Botanical Garden is a verdant refuge amid the bustle of Hampton Roads and a must-see for every plant lover