An element of mystique — intriguing gates, an interplay of light and shadow, hidden views — can take your garden to the next level

Go ahead, lie about age. Moss on garden statues, planters and pavers creates the beautifully deceptive look of time’s passing

Not all is revealed at once in this new New Zealand home, which balances cocktail chic and family playspace

Foster intrigue by setting garden paths at angles ‘yatsuhashi’-style

Have you been taken in by these fallacies about gardening with native plants?

Make a strong design statement in an unexpected place with these ideas for perimeter plantings, pocket gardens and more

Plant wisely for a garden that supports pollinators and requires less work

Rosiness in the cool months and fragrant white flowers in spring help make this shrub a winner — and hummingbirds love it too

If you need a well-mannered plant that shines in the shade, lady fern is for you

If you live in one of the arid or semiarid regions of the U.S. Southwest, this gardening zone guide is for you