A garden is more than just a pretty backdrop or a source of homegrown produce -- it's a living system, and the plants you choose can play a powerful role in supporting its health and biodiversity.

With trees ranging from dwarf to standard (right), size selection bcomes crucial. Dwarves are easier to maintain and more productive. An apple orchard may be the quintessential symbol of the good life ...

With the right variety, you can cultivate perfect harvests from home.

If there are any trees in your area, you may have noticed that a couple of major changes come over them at the end of summer and the beginning of autumn. Branches end up laden with fruit, nuts, seed ...