Growing delicious herbs and vegetables starts with knowing your goals and when you want to plant

Choose from more grass varieties and save money over sod by starting your lawn from seed

Get beautiful blooms and herbs in summer by starting these choice garden picks from seed in spring

Get the look of the tropics without the full-on sun and high humidity — parlor palm tolerates regular indoor conditions with aplomb

These dreamy backyard swimming spots are favorites with the Houzz community

The great room in Kelly Oxford’s 1960s Los Angeles home combines a monochromatic palette with bursts of color — and quirky touches

This resort town knows how to make a statement — think California modern with a fun and fashionable twist

So you get freezes or floods. So your garden is small. These palms send excuses riding off into the tropical sunset

This sprawling, resilient palm can be used in many ways