Includes index.

Yard and garden design: plan like a pro -- Soil: nourish our plants from the ground up -- Compost your way to black gold -- Fertilizer: feed your plants for free -- mulch: defense against weeds and weather -- Turn secondhand stuff into garden goodies -- Handy tricks and tips for the toolshed -- Water without wasting a drop -- Shortcuts to success with seeds -- Annuals: amp it up with color -- Bulbs: seasonal secrets to blooming beauty -- Perennials: many happy returns -- Fruit: easy picks for tasty treats -- Veggies: grow all you can eat -- Homegrown herbs inside and out -- Happy, healthy houseplants -- Container gardening: small space, big rewards -- Lawn care : first aid for greener, healthier grass -- Weed control: safe solutions that really work -- Trees and shrubs: make your foliage flourish -- Trim and train your vines for garden drama -- Pruning: 'shear' genius tips to clip and snip -- Earth-friendly ways to wipe out creepy-crawlies --Wildlife woes: protect your garden from four-legged vandals -- Best ways to attract, feed, and house your feathered friends -- Outdoor smarts: stay safe and healthy as you garden -- Garden treasures to create and share -- Seasonal planner.