These shade-loving ground covers are good for the environment and say something about where you are

Vines can grow over slopes, trail off pergolas and add seasonal color to the garden

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

Turf isn't the only ground cover in town. Get a lush no-grass lawn with clover, moss and other easy-care plants

Roll out a welcome mat for pollinators to keep your landscape in balance and thriving

These perennials offer superfood to hundreds of bees and are gorgeous in their own right

Turn the cool, shady spot in your garden into your own quiet oasis

Be kind to your fair feathered friends during lean food times by planting a shrub or tree loaded with nutritious snacks

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

If your summer energy bill is leaving you hot under the collar, consider these savvy alternate strategies for cooling down