Decadent and different, purples from lavender to plum can make a dining area a treat for the eyes

Put the beach reads away; these comfy spaces are creating a fall reading list. What books do they suggest to you?

Create a pollinator feeding ground with this cheery, fuss-free goldenrod, formerly known as Solidago rigida, native to much of the U.S.

Summer-blooming Asclepias syriaca is an important larval host plant for the monarch butterfly and attracts a number of pollinating insects

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

Increase monarch butterfly populations in California by planting stunning native milkweeds

Pull inspiration from these creative garage makeovers, whether you've got work or happy hour in mind

Don't settle for bland or blech just because you rent. Make your home feel more like you with these improvements from minor to major

If purple is your passion, embrace Leucophyllum frutescens for its profusion of blooms and consider the unfussiness a bonus

Learn the pros and cons of gas versus charcoal grills, and about neat add-ons that let you do more