Let these landscape plants do the dirty work of choking out weeds while you sit back and enjoy the view

Sun beating down on your sandy gravel? Thick shade darkening your clay soil? There’s a ground cover here for you

Here’s what to know about surviving winter’s bite with an outdoor fireplace, fire pit or heat lamp

Oh, baby, it’s a wild world. Make it safer for your young one with these strategies from a pro

Don’t put down that spade! Autumn is the perfect time for planting these trees

In Part 4 of our series examining the residential permit process, we review typical green building and energy code requirements

Low-maintenance grasses provide seasonal interest and wildlife habitat, and aid good design

Versatile, fast growing, inexpensive and easy on the eyes, ornamental sweet potato vine has it all

Turn your fancy to low-cost enhancements this spring, for a freshly decorated home you'll fall in love with

Make the most of the natural light your house does have — and learn to appreciate some shadows, too