If you like an abundance of plants — and visits from birds, bees and butterflies — this may be the style of yard for you

Here are 3 situations where a garden may be a better idea than more turfgrass

Give your landscape a sumptuous feel with over-the-top hues, bright accessories and container arrangements as wild as can be

Who says you need a lawn and roses in front of your traditional house? Try some of these drought-tolerant beauties instead

See how to bring the impressionist painter's vision to life in your own landscape with these flower choices and garden design ideas

A commanding presence, year-round foliage and a hardy nature make flax a winner in the landscape even in fall and winter

Ever fresh, lavender comes in many flavors for the home: sophisticated neutral, cool accent and, yes, perennial nursery favorite

Royally beautiful but mingling well with the masses, plants with purple flowers or foliage are worthy of homage in any garden

Pick up some great ideas from these travel-inspired plantings, even if your vacation is in your own backyard