Use it as an accent plant or mass it as a screen; this pine and spruce alternative is a hard worker in dry, cold climates

Its delicate white flowers are rare in hot and dry sites, but Cordia parvifolia offers more than mere beauty

Creamy white blossoms give way to splashes of scarlet with this energetic, dramatic ground cover

Massive, fragrant blooms and deep green leaves set Magnolia grandiflora apart from other large shade trees

Toss a palm frond in a vase or gather a whole bouquet — fresh or preserved tropical leaves bring on the exotic with almost no effort

Make a unique, unexpected statement in any space with this precious metallic finish

Framed botanical prints are a hallmark of classic design, but new treatments let you take them beyond traditional territory

Keep those homegrown vegetables and greens coming well into fall

Plant selection, water management, fire-prevention measures and more can ensure that your landscape is good for the planet and for you