Companion planting is an art worth mastering no matter what you’re growing in your garden. Vegetable gardeners have long known that planting certain crops together helps ward off pests and diseases ...

Need a hardier hydrangea for your garden? Try growing a panicle hydrangea — a lower-maintenance, bold-blooming choice.

Native plants are well-suited to the local climate and have symbiotic relationships with other organisms in the area.

In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about how to divide a hydrangea and whether you can plant anything under evergreens ...