The stones also define a pond, which is part of the elaborate outdoor living space, one of 14 entries in the garden show's Excellence in Landscaping Competition through Sunday.

Flat stones or pavers placed closely together at the base are a good choice. Edna asks: My garden as it ages has more shade and now I find there is an abundance of moss in the moist and deep shade ...

Growing prize-winning flowers or heirloom tomatoes may be an admirable goal, but it’s also a ton of work. Is it wrong to want a garden that’s easy? Crevice gardening, a rock-gardening technique that ...