Ground cover plants that thrive on neglect are invaluable. They save time, suppress weeds and keep soil shaded and cool. In every garden I’ve worked in, from large Italian estates to compact city ...

Ginger grows well in well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. Use a potting soil-compost mix to prepare an ideal ...

In China, for example, ginger has been used medicinally for some 2,000 years. Today, the plant's benefits are being recognized on a global scale. "Ginger is originally from southeast Asia but is ...