Landscaping | Gardening
3 Color Palettes to Help Set Your Garden’s Mood
Nothing has more immediate impact on the mood of a garden than color. When it comes to putting together a garden color palette, you can first decide how you want a space to make you feel and then choose the color scheme accordingly. If you want a cheerful and inviting space, choose foliage and blooms…
Read More8 Relaxing Backyard Around The World Decks
This coffee-break escape offers dozens of cleverly placed decks that are worth a peek. 5 & 8 are my favorites – what are yours?… Do you long for a deck to stretch out on but have only a postage-stamp patch of an outdoor area? Never fear, this collection of compact but cleverly designed decks will…
Read More25 Budget Friendly Patio Ideas
Paint Your Floors Designing a pattern on the floor is an inexpensive way to tie together the look of your outdoor space. Designer Rachel Greathouse used a diamond pattern with a whitewash to fit the home’s farmhouse chic design. Depending on the pattern and palette, you can end up with a rustic or modern look.…
Read More10 Things to Include in Your Greenhouse
The dream of a greenhouse is hard to deny, with rows of healthy plants growing happily together indoors. But once you have the structure in place, what’s next? Below is a list of some basics to get you started, as well as some suggestions for other items you may want to add. Luckily, you probably…
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 More10 Inspiring Ways To Turn Your Backyard Into A Resort-Retreat
Luxurious accents, inviting lounge areas and twinkling lights help make a backyard feel like a vacation spot. Imagine stepping into an outdoor space and seeing a swaying hammock, glowing garden lights and bold tropical foliage, and hearing the sound of water trickling from a fountain. Can you already feel yourself sinking into vacation-relaxation mode? While…
Read MoreTo-Dos: Your March Home Checklist
The first official day of spring this year is March 19. So whether there’s still snow on the ground or flowers in bloom, you can rest assured that nicer weather is on its way. Usher in the new season with a bit of spring cleaning, some fresh flowers and — if you can get outdoors…
Read More10 Ways to Make Your Landscape More Environmentally Friendly
There’s a lot we can do to make our landscapes more earth-friendly, from planting beneficial native plants to putting fallen leaves to work and making fresh water available to wildlife. We spoke with three experts in the field — Amanda Shipman of Amanda Shipman Designs; Pip Probert, designer of the Contemplation Corner Garden at the RHS Flower Show…
Read MoreGreat Home Project: Pass-Through Kitchen Window
As spring approaches, it’s time to think about home projects that will help us enjoy the warm weather that’s coming. If you’ve been wondering how to make your home more conducive to indoor-outdoor living, consider a pass-through window. It will cut out those precarious trips in and out the door with trays full of drinks…
Read More16 Easy Ways To Block A Neighbor’s View Of Your Yard
Basking in your yard is bliss, but not if you have a nosy neighbor peeping as you cook out or hang in a hammock. It’s virtually impossible to relax, knowing that a pair of eyeballs is on you. “Blocking a neighbor’s view isn’t about shutting out the world, it’s about curating it,” says Pete Kiriakopoulos,…
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