Branch out from typical nursery fare, with lesser-known Rudbeckia species that have delightfully unexpected features

Plant seeds this fall for rich swaths of golden blooms in the garden come summer

Start your day energized and cheerful with bedroom hues that sing of sunshine or golden fields

Surprise and thrill with a garden that attracts magical winged creatures, bringing color, movement and life

Black is best for engineered materials; brown works great for textures — and more designer tips for working with these two classic colors

Earn a "free" bonus by dividing perennials, make planting a priority now for hardy growth next year and keep an eye on your lawn

Time to claim your prize: a bounty of fruits, veggies and flowers, but don’t forget to keep an eye on weeds, pests and water

Mask flaws, trick the eye, create drama ... a black ceiling solves a host of design dilemmas while looking smashing

Visually raise or lower a ceiling, or just add an eyeful of interest, with paint from splashy to soothing

Decadent and different, purples from lavender to plum can make a dining area a treat for the eyes