Find out how to mix foliage colors and textures to brighten dark areas and create dynamic shade plantings

Turn a side yard into a calming retreat or a lovely area to pass through with these inspiring plant combinations

Find out how to cut back and divide ornamental grasses for garden style, structure and romance from season to season

Increase safety and security while highlighting plants and other landscape features, using the right mix of outdoor lights

Enjoy the movement and soft texture of these California bunch grasses in your garden, and do right by your ecosystem

Check out these tricks from vets and landscape designers for keeping your pets and plantings safe in the backyard

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

New grass mixes are formulated to require less water and less fertilizer

Save time and water with good-looking alternatives to turf grass

These low-maintenance plants can add beauty, texture and privacy to any size garden