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The silvery-gray foliage and blue flowers of this Mediterranean native stand out in low-water landscapes

An Asian-inspired backyard redo adds clean lines, a new water feature and a sense of spaciousness — with room for a large beloved dog

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If you're a cat lover, the joys outweigh any other issue. If you haven't lived with one yet, here are a few things to know

Relax. Having a water garden is much easier once you understand the basics

Set your containers free from the patio — placed among plantings in the ground, they fill unsightly gaps, let you experiment and more

Find plant maps, sale sites and guides that make going native in the garden easier than ever

Don't hang up your spade after summer — plant these unusual bulbs in fall for a spectacular spring show

Protect your privacy and keep deer at bay with a planting trio that turns a problem garden area into a highlight