Ingenious designers are going below the surface in some amazing — and surprising — ways

No longer solely the domain of hippies — or hobbits — a green roof can be a hardworking partner in making your house sustainable

Centuries-old details of adobe construction still appeal in the desert Southwest, adapted to today's tastes

The black gum tree tolerates moist soil and provides many years of beautiful foliage, from summer to fall

These beneficial insects will hunt damaging beetle grubs in your lawn

Use this evergreen, easy-care fern for soft texture and coppery tints in container gardens and the landscape at large

Classic Vines Add Fragrance, Color and Romance to Garden Designs

Serpents actually don’t give a hoot about this prairie wildflower, but insects do — and the foliage is a big draw too

Wondering what will thrive in your wet, shady garden? It’s Onoclea sensibilis to the rescue

Showy goldenrod lives up to its name in eastern U.S. gardens, with bold, upright yellow flowers appearing in early fall