Fiery bursts of red-orange flowers bring hot summer gardens to life, while this shrub's drought tolerance keeps the living easy

Bring the tropical spirit of Hawaii to a mainland garden — for a summer or even longer

Quintessentially tropical, this broad-leaved beauty can transform bland interiors in the batting of a frond

Toss a palm frond in a vase or gather a whole bouquet — fresh or preserved tropical leaves bring on the exotic with almost no effort

Don't dismiss these common annuals, perennials and shrubs — there are reasons they've been popular for so long

Northern California yards in a spring garden tour show that landscape design is all about the experience

Relaxed but pulled together, a lamp maker’s home in Australia shows her passion for collections and creativity

Treat guests to the resort treatment with blossoms, fruit and artwork that stir up an air of the exotic