Happiest in plentiful sun, this tropical-looking tree gives a pool area or backyard landscape an exotic view all summer long

End the turf war for good with hardscaping, native grasses and ground covers that save water and are easier to maintain

Paint the Floor and Set the Table for Your Own Parking-Space Party Zone

When you plant with animals and insects in mind, you make gardening easier, the planet healthier and yourself more present

Many facing a drought are swapping turf for less thirsty plantings. If you’re one of them, we’d like to hear about it

These standouts hold up in drought, heat and humidity — and their good looks hold up to scrutiny

Bring the tropical spirit of Hawaii to a mainland garden — for a summer or even longer

Use iron dividers and planters, steel steps and walls, and even metal water features to give a landscape a decorative edge

You may love the beach, but many plants don't. Learn which ones are best for your warm-weather oceanside garden getaway

Gardening can be therapeutic in unexpected ways. See how one gardener found peace and purpose in a patch of Florida soil