A healthy young plant with a strong form is more likely to do well in your yard. Here’s what to look for at the nursery

Looking for beautiful depth and dynamism in your landscape? Just add purple

Go ahead, lie about age. Moss on garden statues, planters and pavers creates the beautifully deceptive look of time’s passing

An element of mystique — intriguing gates, an interplay of light and shadow, hidden views — can take your garden to the next level

Create an enchanting and tranquil scene with the stonework and wayward plantings of Gothic garden design

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

Foster intrigue by setting garden paths at angles ‘yatsuhashi’-style

Venture into the shadowy world of this controversial hue; learning black's history and uses might just put it in a different light

It’s not just about berries. These plants provide insects for birds and seasonal interest for gardeners

Mix up the garden experience and let the flowers and shrubs play together