Soft, velvety purple spikes gracefully arch over the gray-green foliage of Mexican bush sage in spring through fall in western U.S. gardens

Make a strong design statement in an unexpected place with these ideas for perimeter plantings, pocket gardens and more

Even everyday meals become an event with utensils that go beyond the ordinary

Get a whiff of this salvia for a garden experience to remember. Oh, and you can almost forget about maintenance

California native Salvia Apiana features silvery-green foliage and seasonal flowers that bees, hummingbirds and butterflies love

Create a garden that not only looks beautiful but also nurtures native bees — and helps other wildlife in the process

Don’t let its delicate looks fool you. This ground cover can survive extreme cold and heat, and with little water to boot

Check out these tips for a great-looking outdoor area that needs less water

Unplanned nature scenes can be unbelievably beautiful; you just need to know how to look

Choose hardscape and plantings that work with your roof’s color, texture, shape and line