Whale’s tongue agave adds striking beauty to the drought-tolerant landscape with its uniquely shaped leaves

Graceful octopus agave adds texture and contrast to drought-tolerant gardens

Use these little living sculptures to enhance your outdoor spaces, from alfresco dining tables to urban courtyards

Beautiful, succulent leaves reach toward the sky, adding texture and beauty to the drought-tolerant landscape

These attractive plants shrug off colder temperatures, and many can be brought inside in containers in extra-chilly climates

Get the house you envision — and even enjoy the process — by following this architect's guide to building a new home

Big foliage and a towering height provide a shady respite in summer, but that's not all hardy catalpa offers dedicated gardeners

Spend less time tending and more time taking in the sights by improving on Victorian and prairie garden designs

Waterside homes can have amazing charm, but you'll have to weather design restrictions, codes and surveys

Research shows that just looking at nature has powerful mental benefits. Here's how to get a boost — with or without a million-dollar view