Ditch the dogma about color, style and matching, and watch your rooms come alive

End the turf war for good with hardscaping, native grasses and ground covers that save water and are easier to maintain

Getting to know your site is the first step to creating a wonderful garden. Follow this 10-point checklist to get it right

Transform a shade garden with moisture-loving golden grasses, textural leaves and a sprinkling of flowers

The site plan is critical for the design of a landscape, but most homeowners find it puzzling. This overview can help

Towering and tolerant, this tree blends in, stands out and happily stars in vacation photos

Plaids, florals, stripes — a good Oriental rug can stand up to almost any other pattern. These tips can help you master the effect

Use free-form stripes, vibrant florals and watercolor tones on furniture and accessories to evoke art around the home

Quit shelling out for pricey substitutes that aren’t even as good. Here’s how to give your soil the best while lightening your trash load

Enchanting as a dream or as eclectic as you like, Jenny Lind cribs and kids' beds delight in traditional to contemporary children's rooms