Outdoor water features are an increasingly popular purchase by homeowners. Here's how two Philly-area couples chose theirs.

Mark and Cynthia Dixon’s federal-style home has had many lives — and additions — since it was built in 1816.

Philadelphia-area gardeners may turn to tropical plants as dramatic additions to their home gardens. The prime time to plant them is coming soon.

Wilfreta Baugh exhibited at the Philadelphia Flower Show for many years, and her home is adorned with her many arrangements and creations.

Sandra Webberking’s garden blooms all year round, filled with metal plants she created in the workshop her grandfather and father built.

Here are some autumn tasks that can improve your garden’s health before winter weather arrives and set things up for spring.

With little to no yard space, these Fairmount neighbors instead create elaborate arrangements of flowers and plants in pots, hanging baskets, and window boxes.

The Greens have adorned their garden with countless plants and creative lawn ornaments.

In late July, the half-acre corner property blooms with white daisies, pink cone flowers, crimson bee balm, multi-hued portulaca and vinca, tall yellow goldenrod, and more.

For one day, guests can explore Fordhook Farms’ secluded garden paths, admire its historic seedhouse and glean home-gardening tips from horticultural experts.

Gravel paths radiate like a pinwheel from an abstract metal sculpture in the center of the garden. Birds and bees are frequent visitors year-round.

For years, Derrick Owings and Nancy Collier admired a brick twin with a century-old boxwood hedge on their walks along the Delaware River. In 2019, they bought it.

The pretty, tousled meadow full of native plants and bees contrasts with the manicured lawns all around the split-level home.

Nicole Juday and Rob Cardillo dig up the weeds and take us on a wondrous trek in their new book, 'Private Gardens of Philadelphia'

Your guide to volunteer opportunities, park clean-ups, Earth- and family-friendly events and activities to celebrate Earth Day.