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

Let witch hazel cast its spell, shut off your mason bees' snooze button and hit up the nursery for seeds and roses

Silvery stems in winter and a haze of purple blooms in spring and summer make this spiky plant a year-round performer in the garden

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

These flowers, vines and shrubs offer shelter and food supplies that keep hummingbirds around longer

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

A Northwest family seeks out a kid-friendly neighborhood and makes a ‘development home’ their own

Improve accessibility and safety by swapping stairs for ramps in your home or yard

Choosing attractive, well-mannered plants and sharing the bounty will go a long way toward keeping the peace

Give your garden show-worthy style with these plants beloved by top designers