Rare plants, rain gardens and wildlife habitats are just a few of the features showcased on the 2016 Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden Tour

You probably know about the lower maintenance. But native plants' other benefits go far beyond a little less watering and weeding

Branch out from typical nursery fare, with lesser-known Rudbeckia species that have delightfully unexpected features

It’s not just about berries. These plants provide insects for birds and seasonal interest for gardeners

Offer the leaves of these and you’ll get more butterflies than with flower nectar alone

Go, see, do! See what's on the Houzz creative calendar this fall

In Phoenix, a Paradise Gardens subdivision home designed by noted modernist Al Beadle gets a thoughtful update

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

Organic materials, garden views and clean lines create calm and harmonious interiors for a Pacific Palisades family

Modern style and a barn look mix in a most unusual Sonoma County home