These layouts make efficient use of space, look neat and can be very sociable. Here’s how to plan yours

Rectangular, oval, round or square: Here are ways to choose your dining table shape (or make the most of the one you already have)

Light up drought-tolerant gardens, and attract butterflies and hummingbirds, with Salvia Chamaedryoides’ vibrant blue blooms

Make your home bloomin’ beautiful with floral-inspired accessories, wallpapers, fabrics and furnishings

Billowing on top and slender on the bottom, shrubs in a vase shape showcase blooms and foliage to perfection in the landscape

Graceful, lively or dramatic, fresh flowers make rooms of every shape, size and style that much lovelier

Vivid blooms and striking shapes make these annuals and perennials a delight in autumn gardens

Freshen up your front entry with this easy-to-make decorative piece

Wake up your beige and gray with a rich combination of texture, shape and pattern

With flowers that will dry beautifully, succulents and wood circles, this organic arrangement will wow guests all season long