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There are many misconceptions about what landscape architects do. Learn what they bring to a project

Gather seeds from your garden in fall, and you'll have a selection of plants for next year — without spending a dime

There's more to topdressing than shredded wood. Learn about mulch types, costs and design considerations here

Put the beach reads away; these comfy spaces are creating a fall reading list. What books do they suggest to you?

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

We look at the reasons concrete has a tendency to crack — and what you can do to help control it

Toss some seed bombs around the yard for easy, beneficial plantings

Set out some seed and grab your field guide. Bird-watching is an easy, entertaining and educational activity for the whole family

See how to start edibles from seed, then transfer the seedlings to a box on stilts to make harvesting more fun