Are your room designs suffering from a few old habits? It may be time to change your ways

Tips to use around the house and garden to prep for the zombie apocalypse

Removing an angled peninsula and creating a slim island provide better traffic flow and a more airy layout

Could graphic wallpaper, herringbone-patterned floors, wine cellars and fire features save formal dining rooms from extinction?

Bluestone and brick surfaces, a fireplace, a green-and-white plant palette and a new sports court suit a family’s outdoor lifestyle

Bees gather nectar from this North American native while you’ll appreciate its unthirsty nature and soil tolerance

Branch out from typical nursery fare, with lesser-known Rudbeckia species that have delightfully unexpected features

Beauty and a sweet fragrance are just the beginning with this spring bloomer. Watch the butterflies and moths descend on it for nectar

Mind your manors with these 10 decorating tips from the PBS series, returning on January 5

You probably know about the lower maintenance. But native plants' other benefits go far beyond a little less watering and weeding