Annuals aren’t just gorgeous. They’re surprisingly good at solving tough gardening challenges. Check out the list of some of our favorite annuals!

Check out our how-to options on creating beautiful layered plantings underneath your trees.

Jennifer and Elroy Carlson’s thriving landscape sits just north of downtown Seattle. In a neighborhood noted for its neatly manicured lawns and sheared junipers, they’ve built a beautiful, sustainable and edible urban landscape. Enjoy these additional photos of their landscape!

This easy-to-make syrup is the most popular herbal cold remedy in Europe, according to well-known herbalist Rosemary Gladstar in her book Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health.

When Patrick Liddle and Patricia Clark moved into their home in Deep River, Connecticut, they were confronted by an overgrown, long-neglected landscape.

Phil Thornburg of Tigard, Oregon, transformed a plain, 1/3-acre yard into a gardener’s dream oasis. He took his time, stuck to a budget and gradually landscaped the property over a 10-year period. Here are his top planning tips for garden design.

Retired photographer Paul Walker created a fairytale garden at his home in Idaho with colorful foliage, fountains, and intricate rock paths.