Nourish, pamper and heal yourself when a cold keeps you housebound, with these restorative ideas

Houseplants add so much to our homes — and can thrive when grown in the right conditions. Keep these tips in mind

Quit cringing. This not-weed plant is a sight to behold in the garden, has a delicious vanilla scent and is a magnet for butterflies

It’s all about planning ahead, using sustainable practices and accepting plants as living organisms

If you want showy flowers and drought tolerance, this succulent is right up your zone-5 alley

Layer trees, flowers and shrubs around an archway to create the feeling of a year-round doorway to adventure

Lacy flowers cover native white fringetree in spring, and birds feed off its berries in winter

Avoid potential danger by keeping dogs and cats away from these landscaping and houseplant favorites

Learn about natives that embrace some kinds of wildlife but resist grazing deer

Beauty is its own reward, but the benefits of planting the right tree in the right place go way beyond looks