Fabulous Fall Plantings for Winter Interest
If you’ve been gardening for a while, you know that fall is the perfect time to get those trees, shrubs and flowering perennials in the ground. But while flowers are…
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Fall Decorating in the Garden
It’s hard to drive around town right now without seeing piles of pumpkins, gourds and other signs of fall harvest. Grocery stores, farmers’ markets and even church parking lots are…
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Your Fifthroom Is For Everything & Nothing All At Once
“There is no specific function intrinsically found in the name or definition of what our outdoor room needs to be, so it is for everything and nothing all at once.”
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Bring in Festive Cheer with Bright Lights Outdoors
There’s absolutely no doubt that fall is always full of excitement. Despite the extra chores—getting the home ready for the coming winter and clearing the yard of fallen leaves—there’s nothing to dampen the thrill of the upcoming holidays and the chance to celebrate with friends and family. But why wait until then to really celebrate?
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Capturing Tuscany’s Romance and Elegance
Anyone who visits Tuscany can surely attest to how this Italian region is just bursting with warmth and elegance. Whether it’s in its gorgeous landscapes, its rich artistic legacy, or every aspect of the land’s culture, everything about Tuscany can be summed up in one word: Breathtaking.
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Fire Pits Heat Up As Fall Approaches
Though the heat continues here in Southern California and across the county, it is just a matter of time before we start to feel the cool crispness of autumn. I am personally so excited for the feel of the changing seasons, not to mention some relief from all this heat. Though the changes are subtle here, they hold such excitement and contentment for those like me who absolutely love fall!
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Monochromatic Plantings: Boring? No Way, No How
It can get confusing sometimes, trying to figure out what garden colors blend with others. The peach and purple clearly wasn’t successful, and the red/white/blue scheme only seemed to work in July. So here’s an idea—throw out color combos, choose one hue and use it boldly! Think it sounds boring? Think again!
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Jazzing Up Outdoor Spaces for Fall
I find fall one of the most glorious times of the year! There’s something about feeling the crunch of the fallen leaves beneath my feet, breathing in the cool, earthy scent of nature, and seeing the warm yellows, oranges and reds that dot the surroundings.
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Getting Started With Your Outdoor Design
Design, in all aspects, can be extremely complex. It’s what makes it beautiful, and potentially frustrating. The start can be daunting. Where do you begin? And perhaps more importantly, what is it that you want to create?
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Lessons From Public Plantings
The next time you’re driving to pick up the dry cleaning, pay attention to the landscapes along the way that you like—make note of what’s attractive so you can bring that same element into your outdoor space. Not sure how to start? Here’s a few I spotted on a recent trip to Chicago—
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