These decorative little German characters are popular again. Share a photo of yours, and it might appear in a featured ideabook

Breathe easier with these 10 tips for busting mites, dander and other microscopic undesirables

Save the expense and hassle of a complicated garden system with a simple watering can or inexpensive hose add-ons

Strike a dramatic chord in a minimalist scene or a country note in a rustic setting — fiddleleaf fig plants harmonize with any style

Want to add the beauty of roses to your garden? Find out which ones, from old-fashioned to modern, are right for you

This tall, dark and handsome native shrub is equally at home in jeans and boots or in a suit and tie

Enjoy a fuss-free, water-wise garden in the Golden State by growing plants naturally in tune with the climate and wildlife

Plant chokecherry for showy white flowers favored by native bees in spring, and to provide nesting habitat and food for birds

Plant a 'Grace' smoke tree for months of red, burgundy and purple foliage and an unusual spring bloom

Feeling burned over a small cooking space? These features and strategies can help prevent kitchen meltdowns