Choose from more grass varieties and save money over sod by starting your lawn from seed

Get beautiful blooms and herbs in summer by starting these choice garden picks from seed in spring

Growing delicious herbs and vegetables starts with knowing your goals and when you want to plant

Ditch the mower and lower your water bill while creating a feast for the eyes with diverse plantings and gathering places

Get on the fast track to preserving a valuable resource and saving money too with these smart, effective strategies

Can't bear to part with the flavors of summer peaches, berries and tomatoes? Then jam on it!

Sow your garden dreams while poring over seed and plant catalogs and maybe getting crafty in the shed

Be especially water wise this month as you sow seeds, tend to your lawn and plant edibles, grasses and flowers

Get the house you envision — and even enjoy the process — by following this architect's guide to building a new home