At This Renowned English Garden, Getting Your Hands Dirty Is the Point

Meadows. Soil composition. Propagation. Staking and composting. Attending the weeklong horticulture class at Great Dixter is like getting a Ph.D. in gardening.

The Beet Grows On

A pandemic garden didn’t really prepare me for “semi-retirement,” but …

What Are the Best Houseplants to Get You Through Winter?

Even the experts have a hard time choosing favorites. But we pressed them for answers.

Why the Best Trees Aren’t Always the Biggest

Between a garden’s low ground cover and its tall canopy trees is a layer we often forget about. Here are the special, unsung native trees that can fill it.

Growing Wildflowers Isn’t Difficult. And It’s Urgent.

In a shifting climate, with environmental diversity at risk, it’s never been more important to propagate native plants. Here’s how.

Why You Should Do Your Spring Planting in the Fall

Conventional wisdom says you should do the same tasks in the same order every year. The director of horticulture at Brooklyn Bridge Park has a better idea.

How Does My Garden Grow? With a Little Help from My Friends.

After years of collecting plants from here and there, I am now surrounded by plants that once belonged to important people in my life.

Echinacea Isn’t Itself Anymore

Many new cultivars were bred for ‘style over substance.’ So if you want to plant a pollinator garden, choose carefully.

Offices Dangle Beehives and Garden Plots to Coax Workers Back

The latest perks include harvesting honey and digging in the dirt, part of a growing effort to give employees access to fresh air, sunlight and plants.

A Better Way to Grow Bulbs

Bulbs can be the ‘easiest of all plants’ — if you choose well and treat them right. (Hint: Start with chicken wire.)

Your Garden May Be Pretty, but Is It Ecologically Sound?

Darrel Morrison, the elder statesman of the ecological landscaping movement, offers some advice for gardening in a changing world.

Questions About Tree Care? You’re Not Alone.

Many people find trees a little enigmatic. But there is help for the asking. (And it’s free.)

Upgrading Your Outdoor Space for More Fun and Profit

Want outdoor projects with the best return on investment? Try water, fire and the occasional homemade pizza.

How to Host a Relaxed Breton-Style Summer Lunch

Benoît Rauzy and Anthony Watson, the founders of the design studio Atelier Vime, celebrated a long-awaited reunion with friends at their home in the French countryside.

How to Create a Secret Garden in Your Own Backyard

The creative consultant Matilda Goad and the garden designer Butter Wakefield, who’ve fashioned a small oasis at Goad’s London home, share their tips.

What’s Wrong With Your Tomatoes?

Identifying the problem is the first step toward fixing it. Here’s how to solve the mystery.

Allan Reiver, Who Built a Little Urban Oasis in New York, Dies at 78

When he saw a vacant lot three decades ago, he said, “I thought I could make something beautiful out of it.” The result was the Elizabeth Street Garden.

The Japanese Beetles Are Back

Here’s what to do if you find them in your garden. (Hint: Forget the traps.)

Art to Augment 12 Botanical Gardens Around the World

The exhibition “Seeing the Invisible” will feature artists such as Ai Weiwei, El Anatsui and Sigalit Landau.

Why the Best Gardens Have Something Extra

Accessories like garden ornaments, furniture and firepits can make a beautiful landscape even more appealing. Here’s where to start.