Every time you plant a heritage tomato or save seeds from your grandmother’s favorite beans, you’re becoming a living library. Heritage plants—also called heirloom varieties—are cultivars passed down through generations, often for 50 years...

Layer heat-tolerant hostas like ‘Sum and Substance’ beneath high-branched trees where dappled sunlight filters through during cooler morning hours, ensuring they receive adequate moisture during Zone 9’s intense summer months. Position caladiums and coleus...