Bamboo gets a bad rap in the garden, but this clumping variety creates an exotic landscape look with less aggressiveness

Serve this versatile plant straight up or with a twist for auspicious living decor that thrives without soil

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

Forget luck. Having bamboo that thrives on a wee plot just takes planning, picking the right variety, and keeping runners in check

The ecofriendliness of this grass for flooring, wall coverings and furniture isn't cut and dried. Get the facts here

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

Confused about soil moisture, the best time to water and what watering device to use? This guide can help

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

Find inspiration in these beautiful drought-tolerant companion plantings

Want fall color but not a big water bill? Consider these not-too-thirsty fall bloomers