Take a book, leave a book. An ingenious lending-library idea is sweeping the nation — see if it's right for your neighborhood

Arrange cactuses and succulents amid salvaged treasures, against a vibrant painted wall or in terraced beds

See how 5 columnar cactuses add a striking design element to warm-weather gardens, courtyards and entries

These prickly desert plants transform in spring with the arrival of their colorful blossoms

A minimalist approach can make the most out of your space by focusing attention exactly where you want. These 12 rooms show you how

Make a living wall composition from vintage finds and greenery, for an artful indoor garden

Get the scoop on trenches to the skinny on bender board, to help keep your garden beds as tidy as you like

Talk about convenience. Better yet, get it yourself after being inspired by this Texas bath

Experience the thrill of the hunt without ignorance ruining the spoils, with this guide to antiquing for novice buyers

You can get a taste of country life by line-drying your laundry, growing some produce or going whole hog with the critters