To draw those mesmerizing little birds to your garden or doorstep, plant these flowers that are attractive in more ways than one

Hummingbirds — unique to the Americas — zip through open landscapes seasonally or year-round. Here’s how to attract them

Add texture and evergreen interest to a layered garden with this low-maintenance, good-looking ground cover

Bring the vitality and warmth of the Italian countryside to your home with Tuscan textures, colors and materials

Why settle for a hulking brick wall when plants, screens and other refined backyard dividers do the job with panache?

Earthy, lush and warmly welcoming, a Mediterranean garden can thrive in any warm-climate landscape with a few adaptations

Finally finish that novel, opera or oil painting you’ve been working on by drawing inspiration from these peaceful retreats

Follow these tips for using different kinds of plants as living privacy screens

Use living walls to lower your home and garden's exposure while boosting natural beauty in your landscape

Boost interest in a side yard or another space-challenged area with the fragrance and color of these columnar trees