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Garden Q.&A.; : Sweet Gums, Spiky and Not
Q. I would like to plant the tree that has leaves like maples and little brown spiky balls for seedpods. I have seen several at Yale. Do you know what it is?

In the Garden: With Warmer Weather, Different Decisions to Make
Climate changes are rewriting the books on planting patterns.

Quick and Easy, for a Price
A new paint promises one-coat coverage, if you can take the sticker shock.

A Modernist Beacon in the Post-Katrina Night
For an 82-year-old architect, the storm hit home. Now he’s rebuilding his masterpiece.

Saying Yes to Mess
A movement is afoot to embrace disorder as the detritus of a creative mind. But the effort is a little disorganized.

Garden Q.&A.
Q. This fall, I saw a neighborhood ginkgo tree full of fruit, something I’ve never noticed before. I thought it was beautiful. Can the fruits be sprouted indoors, like avocadoes? Would ...

Design Notebook: Wield a Match, Not an Ax: Ventless Fireplaces
Flickering flames that run on alcohol (or even pixels) instead of wood.

Welcome ...Oh, but Don’t Sit There
So much for guests’ comfort. These invitations come with a list of rules.

Holiday Shopper: The Search Is On
Looking far and wide for the gifts they won’t expect. Also, 25 gifts for $25 and under.

Garden Q.&A. : Better Than Barberry
Q. I know barberry is invasive and should not be planted, but what’s the alternative? Is there another red-leafed shrub that is deer-resistant, easy to care for and quick to grow into ...

The Hon. Mr. Tailgate, Gathering No Moss
Joe Cahn, the self-appointed "commissioner of tailgating," makes a career out of tailgating at football games (and Nascar races and anywhere else he can) in his mobile home.

At Home With Philippe Petit: A High-Wire Master Touches Down
A handmade Catskill barn reflects the care of a man used to life on the edge.

Enlisting a Fortress to Battle the Elements
A house framed in concrete stands up to hurricanes and high energy prices.

After Midcentury Modern, What's Old Looks New
The 1800's angle for a comeback after a century in the wilderness.

Garden Q.&A. : Snow's a Blanket, Too
Q. I look forward to having my beautiful pineapple lilies again next year, but hope to avoid storing them indoors. Will they survive in my protected Zone 7 garden? Some sources say they are ...

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