Adding an island and bumping out a bay window improve this kitchen’s layout and outdoor connection

Climates are changing. Wildlife is evolving. Can your garden keep up?

Use it as an accent plant or mass it as a screen; this pine and spruce alternative is a hard worker in dry, cold climates

Feeling hot and tired gardening in the sun? The world of shade gardening beckons you to its cool mystery

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

Use these techniques to help prevent the spread of weeds and to learn about your soil

The simple, honest daisy is this writer’s go-to garden flower. We want to hear which plant, flowering or otherwise, gives you special joy

Massive, fragrant blooms and deep green leaves set Magnolia grandiflora apart from other large shade trees

Work less, help the environment and foster connections by just saying no to typical turf

Sentimental memorabilia join reclaimed pieces to create a warmly personal home for a family