A delight to touch and see, landscapes with texture use dimension and definition to create pleasing design contrasts

Devil’s darning needles, a vigorous vine native to eastern North America, likes partial shade and many types of soils

Plant largeflower bellwort in eastern U.S. woodland gardens for its nodding, twisted yellow flowers in spring

10 homes illustrate the essence of modern and contemporary home design styles

Thriving in lean soil and attracting the good bugs, New Jersey tea is a boon to full-sun areas of the garden

From a curved rail to boxy terraces, shapes and masses give a landscape form, volume and interest

Not actually a fern, this vivid member of the asparagus family has a distinctive appearance to awaken a garden year-round

Go ahead, be a rebel. Breaking rules in the garden can lead to more happiness, creativity and connection with the earth

Beyond mere decoration, thoughtfully chosen pared-down pots and plants can be integral to interest in the garden

Lancelot 'Capability Brown' was born 300 years ago, but his ideas about naturalistic landscape design may be more relevant than ever