Plums are cozying up with apricots, peaches and even cherries — here’s how to grow these hybrids for the best aspects of each

Crispy brown leaves are a sure sign that Jack Frost has been to your neighborhood

Scared of purple? Think of it as plum, amethyst or eggplant, and use with the right companion colors

Make a plum wall come alive with art, warm metals, ivory, chartreuse, natural wood — and at least one wild card

Use nature’s burgundies, golds and oranges in these select spots for a comforting feel no matter what the season

Got a hot spot in your garden where plants often die? Try these tough shrubs that add beauty while shrugging off the heat

Nope, they’re not the easiest fruit to grow. But with spectacular blossoms and pies as possibilities, cherries are sure worth a try

Sure, there are books. But in this library the custom snake habitat may be most worth checking out

Sturdy and easy to care for, these trees offer bright fruit through winter — and keeping them in bounds is no sweat

Smitten with classic home design? Use this primer to bring the best of the traditional look to your house