Modern glass and stone structures hug two waterways on a sprawling Texas Hill Country compound

Cabinets have their place, of course, but just imagine handling kitchen tasks with a glorious panorama for company

A versatile native iris for bridging wet and dry gardens

Charming and colorful, irises propagate easily, are hardy in many soils and climates, and unfold with layers of beauty

Plant this West Coast native for stunning, intricate blooms from January through May

Plant Canadian anemone along pond, lake or stream edges for a splash of white flowers in late spring

Water restrictions making your garden look washed out? Give it living color with unthirsty grasses, flowers and succulents

Putting the brakes on stormwater runoff is the first step in sustainable water design

Swales, underground pipes or a mix of both: There’s more than one way to distribute water in the garden

Whether you live in a drought-stricken area or just want to help preserve a precious resource, here are things you can do to use less water