How to Plant a Rain Garden
Learn the purpose behind a rain garden, its basic design, how to build one and which plants to choose.
Prevent Driveway Puddles with Pervious Paving
Install a driveway that drains water away by using pavers above gravel layers
How to Create a Drainage Swale
The plant-populated channels can redirect storm water to specific locations
Backyard Remodel: Creating Outdoor Rooms for Entertaining
A homeowner turns a sloping backyard into a series of outdoor rooms designed with friends in mind
A Magical Garden in Buffalo
A homeowner with a magpie’s eye and a restless imagination turns his garden into a space brimming with ideas
A Green and Serene Water-Thrifty Landscape
Sculptural shrubs, verdant groundcovers, and dappled sunlight create the magic in this canyon-hugging property in Los Angeles.
Smart Design Ideas for Hellstrip Plantings
Check out these curbside designs for smart ways to use perennials, dwarf shrubs, and groundcovers
Add Curb Appeal With a Hellstrip Garden
Turn the struggling ribbon of lawn between the sidewalk and the street into a glorious garden with tough, easy-care plants
Resilient Plants for Hardy Hellstrips
Not every plant is resilient enough for a streetside garden. Here are some bulletproof varieties that don't skimp on color
All About Shade Trees
Plant one to boost property values, lower energy costs—and leave a lasting legacy