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

Spend less time weeding, less money watering and more moments just sitting back and enjoying your healthy garden

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

This thornless cactus makes a statement in the ground or in a container in mild-winter climates

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

Bring on the sun with these heat-loving succulent container gardens

Waste not, want not. This DIY project saves scraps from the landfill, hones your woodworking skills and produces a gorgeous kitchen piece

Crank up the energy savings, courtesy of household items that come into power the old-fashioned way: manually

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

Countertops and cutting boards will likely take a beating over the holidays. These butcher blocks have the chops to perform under pressure