Spring is here (at last!) and we know you're dying to get into your garden, so how about indulging our latest plant obsession: The magical, multi-talented ALOE. Here are eight reasons you should be obsessed with aloes, too.

Getting to know your soil is key for a healthy, vibrant garden, and it is relatively easy to determine on your own with a few simple tests below. Some soils are fertile and ready for planting, but other soil types may need a little assist.

Watering is one of the most meditative gardening tasks. You’re giving your plants their lifeblood while you admire, inspect, worry over, harvest from, and revel in your garden.