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Learn how to choose and care for plants that will do well in your space

Quit cringing. This not-weed plant is a sight to behold in the garden, has a delicious vanilla scent and is a magnet for butterflies

Layer trees, flowers and shrubs around an archway to create the feeling of a year-round doorway to adventure

With its blue foliage and variety of shapes, blue atlas cedar earns its place in the sun

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A profusion of leafy textiles, jade-painted pieces and green trellis patterns create a fresh feel against crisp white backdrops

Use your imagination — or borrow some here — to turn a potted plant into an even more special gift

Native plantings and flea market treasures fill the cozy live-work space of a Southern California landscape designer