The daring colors and low water needs of this tropical plant make it a favorite for injecting life into tired landscapes year-round

Make fast friends with the monarch butterflies and get a color show too with this adaptable U.S. Midwest native

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

Get glorious vegetables and fruits on your patio with a pro’s guidance — including his personal recipe for potting mix

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His abstract designs and native plantings changed the face of landscape architecture. Could Roberto Burle Marx’s style enhance your garden?

Do you have a fun or stylish backyard shelter for your feathered friends? Post your pictures and stories in the Comments!

Create a landscape full of intrigue and artistry with the right placement of conifers and their supporting players

A new book from the author of ‘The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up’ delves deeper into her KonMari Method of decluttering and organizing

The Hardworking Home: Houzz readers show us spaces where they paint, photograph and craft — and tell us what makes their rooms work for them