New drought-tolerant plantings and outdoor gathering spaces help this California backyard take in the view without wasting space or water

Track butterflies, study birds, capture stars ... when you aid monitoring efforts, you’re lending Mother Nature a hand

Keep your prized plantings intact and your dog happy too, with this wisdom from an expert gardener and dog guardian

Imagine the garden of your dreams designed with plants indigenous to your region

Furry felines add to our decor in so many ways. These just scratch the surface

What to take, what to buy, how to make your favorite furniture fit ... get some answers from a homeowner who scaled way down

Make a habitat using local materials to provide a home to the creatures that help our gardens

Use color, texture and shape to create a smooth transition from home to garden

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