This Maui artist’s compact home makes room for plenty of creative thinking

This shrub’s violet-blue flowers and silvery foliage brighten low-water gardens all year long

Provide nesting, watering and perching spots inspired by the Costa Rican jungle and watch the birds flock on over

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Forget what’s expected and ‘fashionable.’ Bold gardens teeming with site-appropriate plants make for a richer experience

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Put these inexpensive but invaluable fixes on your to-do list before you put your home on the market

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Go see it: clownfish, lemurs, frogs, loyal dogs and more — designers have turned plants into art for a fantastic summer installation

Cascading down a rugged site and generously encased in glass, this California home takes full advantage of its ocean views