The best front yard plants not only enrich your own habitat but can also elevate entire neighborhoods. Gardening is contagious, so if you live in a street of houses where the front yards offer only ...

And vice versa. You’ve heard it before: Choose the right plant for the right place, Cervoni says. Always read the plant tag or description before buying a plant so you give it the conditions it needs ...

Certain gardening tasks eliminate hiding spots for would-be thieves. Learn how to improve the views and make your home less ...

Is it modern or Mediterranean? Does it convey a cottage aesthetic, or is it a classic colonial? Your landscape should serve as an extension of the style of your home, so think yard improvements that ...

Ground cover plants creep and spread attractively; they can act as a colorful statement or soften the appearance of a lawn-free yard. They grow no more than 3 feet above the ground and are easy to ...

At the end of a long day, Kelly Collum and John Hare often can be found relaxing in front of their Rumble Ridge Ranch home in Garden Ridge. Sitting in the shade of the tall live oak trees and among ...