Enjoy a fuss-free, water-wise garden in the Golden State by growing plants naturally in tune with the climate and wildlife

See how Portland, Oregon, homeowners and their contractor turned an unfinished basement into a tiki-theme ‘dive bar’

Set your containers free from the patio — placed among plantings in the ground, they fill unsightly gaps, let you experiment and more

A chic combo of wood siding, clever plantings and lots of elegant sandstone transforms a plain garden into a stylish space

Low-maintenance grasses provide seasonal interest and wildlife habitat, and aid good design

Enjoy fountain grass for its exuberant form, long-lasting color and texture for borders and more

The long-lived, drought-tolerant Stipa pulchra is as admired for its benefits as for its good looks

Do you want garden edging made of stone, concrete, metal or wood? Here are things to consider when choosing

Instead of letting the lawn sprawl, make it a shapely design element in your yard. You’ll reap benefits both practical and aesthetic

Splashes, spots and stripes: Confidently mix things up in your border planting with our 4-step recipe