Anyone who says winter is devoid of color in the backyard needs to come and see my patio plants in January. For me, when so much of the garden is in hibernation, it’s more important than ever to ...

An imposing work of pottery can be as important to the design of a landscape as any well-placed plant. And no, we’re not talking about flower pots. By Margaret Roach Flower pots, they are not. But ...