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

Create an enchanting and tranquil scene with the stonework and wayward plantings of Gothic garden design

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

Early Americans were bananas about pineapples — and we’re still reaping the benefits of the sweet fruit’s symbolism today

Learn the origins of common household objects, see patent drawings and more in a traveling exhibition

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

They stand strong in wind, feed wildlife and are easy to grow. But you may want to add these plants for their looks alone

Conjure an enchanting scene with luminous plants and lighting that evokes just the right level of landscape mystery