Working out what to plant in a flower bed has to be one of the loveliest things you can do in the garden. Whether you're starting from scratch or rethinking an existing scheme, like a formal style ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Also known as pot ...

Grass will not grow under a tree in my lawn, and I am planning on putting in a flower bed around the tree. The edging will be bricks, and I need to add some soil. Will this hurt the tree? J.T., Tulsa ...

One great place to put a native plant bed is the base of a tree. It creates what is called a 'soft landing' for caterpillars that need to transition from the tree to pupating on the ground. Paula Diaz ...

Perennials provide excellent value, offering potentially years of stunning blooms with minimal effort required. Plant once and enjoy for years on end. What’s not to love about that? If you wish to add ...

Question: I am looking for some good summer color. What would you pick to add to a flower bed? Answer: While many colorful plants are available for summer, two that seem to survive the best and into ...