Whimsy is the theme of the summer, judging by a host of new public garden exhibits. Here are the best ideas to replicate at home.

Lantana camara is a favorite of many gardeners for obvious reasons. After all, the showy pink, purple, yellow and orange blooms are rather unusual, and can really transform small yards and patios.

Lancaster County’ hidden-in-plain-sight research farm has rows of flower trials, idea gardens filled with vegetables, native ...