Plants do more than brighten a room. Science has shown that they have the power to elevate our mood, soothe our stress and even improve our fitness in the process of caring for them. Real Simple's The Power of Plants outlines the many benefits of the gardening life and then guides you through the process of becoming a plant parent. Whether you are picking out plants for the windowsill or the office, cultivating a vegetable garden in the backyard or lining your front porch with perennials, this issue will help you choose the right plants and instruct you in the proper way to care for them. This issue is designed to help you and your plants thrive together.