Before you dig a garden, it's important to figure out what type of soil you have and then select plants (and amend your soil) accordingly.

We'll also teach you how to amend the soil you have so you can grow the plants you want. Depending on where you live, you're likely to have one of six different types of soil: loam, clay, sandy ...

These drought-tolerant ground covers for sun and shade demand little care or watering. We've compiled a list of the best ...