This mounding sedge native to many U.S. states is tough as nails and can replace the traditional lawn in low-traffic areas

Try evergreen ground cover Tiarella cordifolia for a soft look all year — one the rabbits and deer won’t mess with

Sunny but tough, this perennial thrives with little water and lots of sun

Happiest in plentiful sun, this tropical-looking tree gives a pool area or backyard landscape an exotic view all summer long

Brighten shady areas with the colorful flowers of Mexican honeysuckle, also called mohintli, which appear all year long

At the RHS 2016 Chelsea Flower Show in London, a silver gilt-winning garden offers an oasis of calm and tranquillity

As glorious as their high-maintenance kin for a fraction of the work, Knock Out roses make even beginners look like garden stars

Altering a landscape's grade can create energy and excitement, offering different vantage points and moods depending on the level

Thriving in lean soil and attracting the good bugs, New Jersey tea is a boon to full-sun areas of the garden

Consider adaptable Veronica, or speedwell, for its colorful blooms, butterfly-drawing power and low maintenance requirements