THREE EASY FALL GARDEN VIGNETTES
You are probably a lot like me—once the heat and humidity of summer has finally ended, you’re more than ready for a change in your garden. I feel invigorated by…
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PUMPKIN TOPIARY: A QUICK HARVEST GARDEN PROJECT
I love this harvest time of year—I feel a sense of relief after the hot summer months, and I’m reinvigorated to create some cozy autumn vignettes in the garden. My…
Read MoreDream Outdoor Spaces Require Planning
When it comes to successful and comprehensive design, all aspects must be considered. Design tends to be idealized as a romantic and passionate art form and it is important to…
Read MoreFabulous 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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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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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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Landscaping Choices Can Be An Extension of Your Design Style
Why not include the natural landscape and scenery as a flexible tool to add to your plan? Think of your landscaping choices as an extension of your design style. By using plants, flowers, and trees as a design element of your outdoor space, the opportunities become endless and easily interchangeable.
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Garden Setups for the Young and Young at Heart
While the yard often serves as a quiet retreat, it also serves as an area where the children are free to roam around and explore the world around them. To encourage your children to spend time outside the house and in the yard, check out some of these ideas to create a garden that’s perfect for kids and for kids at heart.
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