Garden Smart

Thoughtful planning brings interest into every corner of this garden, from rare species to tried-and-true favorites.

A garden for a new contemporary ranch.

A garden underneath New York's Brooklyn Bridge.

A soil ecologist provides tips for maintaining and improving soil.

A unique garden in Oregon with thousands of hostas, hardy ferns and epimediums that are perfect for shade.

Appropriate plants for a front entrance.

A cemetery with valued art and architecture.

Different types of hedges and what to consider when choosing them; why Oregon is an ideal place to grow hedges.

Selecting annuals to add color to the garden.

A cemetery with valued art and architecture.

A gardener explains how she cut back her overgrown garden.

Seven interlocking gardens carved out of what was originally a cow pasture.

A garden that attracts interesting wildlife.

One of the world's largest botanical gardens in Antwerp features plant collections, historic greenhouses and a flower theater.

A botanical garden in Missouri pushes the plant envelope.

A garden that has seen some tough times is revitalized.

Interesting palettes of plants and talented designers create beautiful gardens.

An enchanting garden in a natural desert setting.

Visiting a combination zoo and botanical garden.

Dealing with water effectively.

How one community found success getting children back into the garden.

Completing the landscape installation.

Appropriate plants for a front entrance.

A landscape architect talks about getting started with a landscape makeover.

A historic home with a diverse plant selection in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

A landscape architect talks about getting started with a landscape makeover.