Early Americans were bananas about pineapples — and we’re still reaping the benefits of the sweet fruit’s symbolism today

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Embrace flowers, trees or pineapples for a standout space, no matter your style

The simple, honest daisy is this writer’s go-to garden flower. We want to hear which plant, flowering or otherwise, gives you special joy

This U.S. native plant — also called Eastern sweetshrub, Carolina allspice and strawberry shrub — is an aromatic and a visual treat

To settle on the perfect shape for this simple detail, follow your heart — or diamond, or maple leaf

From New York to Tokyo, these gardeners have turned their yards, terraces and rooftops into places of bounty

Months of blooms and a tolerance for low light make tropical bromeliads ideal as gifts, indoor centerpieces and outdoor eye catchers

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Save money without feeling pinched by taking advantage of free resources and your own ingenuity