Before prime planting time, clean out the old garden, prepare for the new, and dream up ideas for fall flowers and veggies

A palette of perfumed plants can transform even the smallest of gardens into a sensory delight

Feeling hot and tired gardening in the sun? The world of shade gardening beckons you to its cool mystery

Keeping a garden amid hungry deer can be hard, but these plants should fare well

Get the guide you need for gardening in your U.S. region, with tasks, climate-appropriate plantings and more

In a season of traditions, let's take advantage of California's familiar — as well as quirky — planting opportunities

Planting opportunities abound this month: perennials, lawns, wildflowers and more. Our primer covers 'em all

It's still a great time to plant flowers, vegetables and even bulbs in California gardens this month, thanks to predictably mild weather