Fingerprints, stains, resealing requirements ... who needs ’em? These countertop materials look great with little effort

Learn the dangers — and benefits! — of snow in the garden, and how to decorate for the best look and the least damage

Protect your soil from weeds and drought this summer with a living mulch of ground covers

Has your shade garden strayed too far to the dark side? Help it see the light with tropical bulbs, ground covers and even houseplants

Learn how to identify common plant ailments by reading their leaves

Plants, pests and even weeds have a place in this landscape, which offers an edible bounty and a feast for the eyes

Can you have garden color, fragrance and exciting foliage with hungry deer afoot? These beauties say yes

Create an alluring after-dark aura on a patio or deck with container plants that glow white under the stars

Consider Japanese beech fern for a spreading but noninvasive ground cover for shade

Transform a shade garden with moisture-loving golden grasses, textural leaves and a sprinkling of flowers