Highlight a show-worthy stunner or elevate a pedestrian plant by giving it a solo starring role in the garden

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Before you go making a mountain out of a mulch hill, learn the facts about what your plants and soil really want

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Serpents actually don’t give a hoot about this prairie wildflower, but insects do — and the foliage is a big draw too

Learn decorating and layout tricks to create intimacy, distinguish areas and work with scale in an alley of a room

A thoughtful collaboration between client, designer and contractor beautifully blends period charm with modern Japanese style in Seattle

Plant wisely for a garden that supports pollinators and requires less work

Walnut countertops join hardwood floors and pieces made from leftover framing in a bright Spanish colonial

You probably know about the lower maintenance. But native plants' other benefits go far beyond a little less watering and weeding