Groundcovers are a better alternative than lawns for a number of reasons.

Junipers are among the most drought tolerant group of plants in the world.

Salt marsh hay, harvested from tidal marshes, is an excellent mulch for the garden--and might keep slugs away too!.

Hardy between USDA zones 4 and 9, upright prairie coneflower blooms throughout the summer from June to September and is perfect for the perennial border.

The character of your garden often determines which paving materials to use whether it’s for a walkway, informal garden path, patio, or formal terrace.