Landscaping | Gardening
15 How To Cool Down A Room In Hot Weather Tips
When the mercury rises, houses without air conditioning can get stuffy and uncomfortable, making it difficult to relax, eat or sleep. Even if you have air conditioning, you may want to save energy and use it sparingly. Try these tricks to cool down your rooms during summer. 1. Blow Cold Air With a Fan If…
Read MoreSimple Pleasures: A Relaxed Weekend at Home
To recharge your batteries, think about what you want to do, not what you have to do, during your precious respite. So often we look forward to the weekend, but once it arrives, it gets swallowed up by errands and chores — and before we know it, it’s over. That hardly seems fair! If you’re…
Read MoreWhile It’s Still Hot Outside, Design a Landscape for Cooling
The dog days of summer are upon us. With intense sunlight streaming over our gardens, we’re reminded of just how brutal it can be in the heat. The tricky part is that spots in the garden that are hot now may be less so at different times of the year. Good landscape design understands these…
Read MoreCurb Appeal For Friendly Neighbors
A family’s yard in Southern California was due for an update. Principal designer Sacha McCrae helped them add curb appeal with plants, pathways and an inviting sitting area in the front yard of their corner lot. McCrae describes her clients as warm, lovely and friendly, so it makes sense that they wanted a yard that…
Read MoreYour September Home Checklist
From the first days, which probably still feel like summer, to the last, when you may notice that first chill in the air, September is a time of transition. Get your home ready for the season ahead by ticking off these to-dos, from adding cozy layers to scheduling necessary maintenance — and then curl up in…
Read MoreHow To Choose The Right Size & Layout For Your Outdoor Kitchen
Consider your space, entertaining style and outdoor living needs when determining your outdoor kitchen’s configuration. You’re ready to take your outdoor space to the next level with an outdoor kitchen. You’ve researched grills and amenities and know what features are on your “must have” list. But before you begin buying and building, it’s important to…
Read MoreUltimate Lounging For All Patios
Many of us aren’t able to change the sizes and layouts of our patios or decks. We’re left to choose furniture and its arrangement, decide what to plant, and select other outdoor elements to make the space our own. Make tiny terraces feel larger and expansive decks more inviting with these tricks for styling your outdoor…
Read MoreThe 10 Most Popular Decks & Patios
If your goal is to create an outdoor space that people will want to use, just add features and amenities that draw them outside. Top-of-the-list of considerations should be comfortable furniture, a fire feature, an outdoor kitchen, nice landscaping and even a TV. You’ll find plenty of these design elements and more in this countdown…
Read More6 Ways Landscaping Your Home Affects The Value
If you’re looking to sell your home quickly and for full market value, don’t neglect your yard. Good landscaping will show buyers that you pay attention to details and that your home is properly maintained overall. How does landscaping your yard add curb appeal and increase buyer interest? No One Likes Weeds or Brown Grass…
Read MoreHow To Create Privacy In Your Yard With Plants & Structures
Whether you have neighbors above, live on a busy street or want to reduce noise, explore these screening solutions. If you feel exposed in your outdoor space, or simply crave a sense of seclusion, there are plenty of ways to tackle the issue, depending on what you’d like to screen out and the setting and…
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