Straw bales are cheap, easy to find and DIY-friendly. Get the basics on building with this renewable, ecofriendly material

Cascading calla lilies create a stylish Mother’s Day arrangement that’s right at home with minimalist decor

Try these delightfully exotic stunners for paintbox colors, deep fragrance and intricately detailed petals

The simple, honest daisy is this writer’s go-to garden flower. We want to hear which plant, flowering or otherwise, gives you special joy

Use this step-by-step guide to figure out what you want and how to make it happen

Pick the peppers and drink in the scent of lilies this month, while you mull over a mowing strip to make fall gardening easier

Revive summer-weary gardens with outstanding late bloomers such as toad lily, Russian sage, blanket flower and more

Savor snack-tastic sunflower seeds once the radiant blooms have faded — if the birds have saved you any, that is

Before prime planting time, clean out the old garden, prepare for the new, and dream up ideas for fall flowers and veggies

An architect's Salt Lake City home celebrates outdoor living in a beautiful blend of modern and organic styles