To-do list: Freshen up the house with crisp black doors, inside and out

Make your sleeping space elegant and calming sans cave-like vibe, with these tips for using black walls, flooring and furniture

Add instant chic or grounding color with a black shade on table lamp, pendant or chandelier

Wild colors get the boot in favor of graphic contrast, artful elegance and creative touches

The simple, honest daisy is this writer’s go-to garden flower. We want to hear which plant, flowering or otherwise, gives you special joy

From lawn daisies to topiaries, Houzz users share their backyard beauties

Keep your skin and the environment healthy with a pool that cleans itself, naturally

Turn the cool, shady spot in your garden into your own quiet oasis

Conserve water and make gardening much easier with the xeriscape approach’s 7 principles