Excitement fills the air when gardens come back to life. These guides will help you make the most of yours

Prepare for edible harvests and invite feathered friends to the garden — offering them slugs for lunch is entirely up to you

Haul out the tarp and get in gear for cutting — you might just spy some early bulb blooms while you're at it

It’s time to rid yourself of winter’s heaviness and set up for spring

Blooming beauties can be yours from January through March — just take your pick from these bulbs, shrubs and even a tree

Golden dewdrops, a versatile tropical shrub, has delicate purple and white blossoms

Blue palo verde's trunk and branches provide a beautiful backdrop to a spectacular spring show in the desert

Blossoms and berries make this plant irresistible to birds, bees and other critters — and a treat for the eyes too

Whatever you bestow or receive for Mother's Day, lilacs can be an unmatched gift in the garden in May

Have a damp, shady spot in your garden that needs a lift? This Southern U.S. native may be the solution