A Sunny Pollinator Border
A full-sun border plan of lavender, coneflower, black-eyed Susan, zinnias and sunflowers that feeds bees and butterflies from June to frost.
Garden Ideas
Planting plans for beds, containers and rooms. Each one groups plants that need the same light and water, and lists where every plant goes.
A Layered Shade Corner
A planting plan for part shade: Japanese maple, bigleaf hydrangea, hostas and daffodils layered for interest from spring to fall.
A Low-Light Apartment Shelf
Four tough houseplants for a dim room or north-facing window: snake plant, ZZ plant, pothos and peace lily, with care tips.
A Pet-Safe Indoor Garden
An indoor plant collection that is non-toxic to cats and dogs: spider plant, Boston fern, echeveria and basil.
Drought-Tolerant Patio Pots
A container plan for hot, sunny patios using rosemary, lavender, aloe vera, echeveria and jade plant, which need little watering.
A Salad and Salsa Raised Bed
A 4 × 8 ft raised bed plan with tomatoes, basil, lettuce and marigolds, with spacing and a planting timeline.