Take the quick-start route to turf with sod; these installation guidelines will help ensure a healthy and long-lasting lawn

Fast growing and bright, these easy-care veggies are great for kids and bring plentiful color to a fall or spring garden

For a more creative landscape design, take a different approach to planting

Figure out which renovations will pay off, and you'll have more money in your pocket when that 'Sold' sign is hung

Wondering whether a turf lawn is the best use of your outdoor space? These homeowners did, and they found creative alternatives

When life handed this homeowner a smashed plate, her designer delivered a one-of-a-kind wall covering to fit the cheerful new room

Rare plants, rain gardens and wildlife habitats are just a few of the features showcased on the 2016 Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden Tour

Leaf blowers, trucks or noisy neighbors driving you berserk? These sound-reduction strategies can help you hush things up

Follow these tips for using different kinds of plants as living privacy screens

See the big picture of how suburban developments are changing the country's landscape, with aerial photos and ideas for the future