A versatile native iris for bridging wet and dry gardens

Charming and colorful, irises propagate easily, are hardy in many soils and climates, and unfold with layers of beauty

Bibliophiles across the globe reveal their top books and favorite reading spots, from a 2-story library to an artfully curated book nook

If a too-wet garden is raining on your parade, try these water-loving plants and other ideas for handling all of that H2O

From intimate dinner parties to large gatherings outdoors, this gracious home handles get-togethers with beachy elegance

Learn how Prairie, Craftsman, art deco and other styles of the early 20th century came to influence architecture today

A family buys a run-down estate in the Netherlands and brings it back to life

Go beyond a home's bones to find the narrative at its heart, for a more rewarding experience

You can make an outdoor fish paradise of your own, for less than you might think. But you'll need this expert design wisdom

Much thought, creativity and love goes into creating small places of your own