Gardening · Backyards · Wildlife

Good things start in your own backyard.

Plants worth growing, practical garden projects, and a closer look at the life outside your door.

Featured · Plants & flowers

A more fragrant welcome home

Thinking about jasmine by the door? Start with the right plant for your climate, then make room for the fragrance, flowers, and greenery.

The edible garden

Give an asparagus bed the right start, and it can keep producing for decades.

Seasonal planting

Get to know 15 fall-planted bulbs, from cheerful daffodils to spring favorites.

Backyard wildlife

That odd-looking visitor might be helping. Meet 15 creatures worth a second look.

Choose evergreens that fit your yard, your light, and their full-grown size.

Explore 12 houseplants you can grow in water instead of soil.

Find grass guides and practical help for the ground beneath your feet.