See how various materials and other details create comfortable and stylish pergolas and other shade structures

Learn how to balance your budget and set priorities to get the home features you want with the least compromise

See where it makes sense to invest in durable essentials and focal pieces, and where to economize on other things

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

These native ground covers from around the U.S. thrive in shady areas where lawns suffer — and you don’t have to mow them

Bold color sets the tone in a lively kids' playspace where art, music and toys are always at the ready

These plants and tricks can help a garden flourish where light and, often, moisture are in short supply

Explore a garden-turned-winter wonderland and grab some shade under the world’s largest 3D-printed structure this month

A Douglas fir and metal pergola offers shelter from the hot sun on this scenic California property

These all-star perennials bring bright colors and bold textures to beds ranging from partial shade to full shade