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Low- and no-maintenance features top the list when making over outdoor living spaces because less time maintaining means more time enjoying.

Wind, cold and snow can be harsh on your trees and shrubbery, which is why landscaping experts say prevention is key.

Winter is hard on gardens. It's a time of severe weather -- storms, snow, hail, and wind. Couple that with sudden unexpected thaws and you've got a recipe for garden damage. The good news is that February is the ideal time to make a landscape damage survival plan. Here's how to deal with winter's effects on your lawn and garden.

When the outlook is bleak, it’s time to go back to our roots to find a counterbalance for stressful days and too much technology. The comfort of wild places, the primal act of cultivating ground and the spirituality of coaxing what we eat from a plot in the yard can mend many wounds. Not only do they soothe our souls, they can help draw new generations away from the TV and computer through our example, which teaches much when we involve them in our actions.

In light of this, do you think it’s time to pull the reins on the move to get homeowners to rip out their lawns and install more drought-tolerant landscaping, or do you think this is a trend that deserves encouragement and should continue regardless of how much rain we get?