5 Most-Pinned Gardening Ideas

These reader-favorite container gardens, Midwest plant picks and yard designs will inspire your gardening plans.

1. Lilacs: Spring’s favorite perfume

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ilacs: Spring’s favorite perfumeWhen lilacs bloom, it's suddenly spring. With their sweet scent, pastel blooms and delicate, heart-shape leaves, they're the perfect bouquet. These flowers were photographed at Ewing Park lilac arboretum in Des Moines.


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