Consider the joys of an irregularly trimmed meadow lawn: It’s ecofriendly, visually interesting and still good for romping

Post your best photo of your cat at home, in the garden or with you in your studio. It could be published in a featured ideabook

Share pictures of your home and yard this summer — we’d love to feature them in an upcoming story

Before you pluck and rake, consider wildlife, the health of your plants and your own right to relax

Collect and store during the rainy season so you’ll have water ready for irrigation when you need it

Give ants their marching orders and send mosquitoes moseying, while creating a garden that draws pollinators and helpful eaters

Proclaim your affection for your furry best friend with dog-themed decorating gestures, grand or small

Letting go when a new owner dares to change a beloved house's look can be downright difficult. Has this ever happened to you?

It's invasive, a nonnative and a poor insect magnet. Check out these better alternatives to butterfly bush in the garden

Free up countertop space and keep often-used items handy by making your backsplash more resourceful