Trading homes for your vacation? Leave yours in great shape for your guests and help them enjoy a happy break with these 12 tips

London's calling with a garden party, New Yorkers can marvel at the Kips Bay show house and Californians get an inventive treat

Get your house and yard in order now, and you’ll be ready to enjoy the summer days ahead

They stand strong in wind, feed wildlife and are easy to grow. But you may want to add these plants for their looks alone

Dig out that touch-up paint and rotate that mattress in preparation for the lazy days of summer

Accessories conjuring the beach often start innocently enough, but if you've framed your flip-flops, it may be time to reconsider

Pay attention to the details on these items to get exactly what you want while staying within budget

These 3 groups of plants will support masses of beneficial insects come autumn

Many facing a drought are swapping turf for less thirsty plantings. If you’re one of them, we’d like to hear about it

Houseplants add so much to our homes — and can thrive when grown in the right conditions. Keep these tips in mind