Plants and Gardening: Soil Prep and Plant Choices for a Beautiful Yard

Great gardens start with soil. Make compost (grass, leaves, kitchen waste) for nutrient-rich mulch. Till it in. Then choose: flower beds, rose gardens, vegetable plots, herb gardens (indoor/outdoor), fruit trees/berries, perennials (return yearly), annuals (replant yearly), bulbs, grasses, vines. Match plants to climate and taste. A diverse garden delights year-round.