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

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

Skip the mall and spend Black Friday planting this unusual low-maintenance grass

This dramatic, ruby-tinged grass bridges the gap between red and green, short and tall plants

Bring billowing clouds of pink to your yard with this heat-tolerant, sun-loving ornamental grass

Use this ornamental grass for height, color, texture and motion in your landscape

Easy come, easy grow — give this low-maintenance grass pride of place in your garden

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

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

This idyllic retreat combines lush plantings, statues and moving water for a serene backyard scene