4 Reasons Why You Should Grow Succulents
They’re low maintenance. Succulents are native to warm, arid climates and are adapted to store water in their leaves, roots and/or stems, so you won’t have to water them as…
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Garden Inspiration: Classic Tudor Elegance
If you like the romance of rose beds, the drama of sculptural display or the sophistication of refined landscaping, this garden is for you. When Don Doyle and Gary…
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8 Must-Read Tips for a Grand European Garden
1. Hedging Use hedges to create structure and a geometric design. Not only to they add layers of depth to your garden, they can be used to create borders for distinct…
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DIY Project: Paint an Inexpensive Faux Concrete Planter
What you’ll need: Plastic planter Textured stone spray paint Drop cloth or plastic Paper towels Acrylic paint (gray, burnt umber, white and moss green) 2 ½” sash brush Matte polyurethane…
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Reinvent Your Cottage Potting Shed
The potting shed—or, in many instances, the potting table—is the epicenter of your garden. It comes in all shapes and sizes, but what remains the same is the charm and…
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How to Hone Your Green Thumb
Minimizing your lawn is the first step to a healthier garden. Lawns don’t support local wildlife as they soak up an enormous amount of water and are often covered in…
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10 Ways to Amp Up Curb Appeal
Before Websites were populated with gorgeous photographs and video home tours, “curb appeal” was an advertising phrase used only in print. It was right up there with “peek-a-boo view,” “cozy…
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How to Create a Stunning Entryway
Getting Started Clean stairs, landing, walls and door with a sturdy broom. Use water if necessary, making sure not to get it inside, and dry siding and sills with…
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Porches of the Past: How history can inspire your summer space
Whether you have a large Craftsman porch or simply want to buff up your entryway, you can make your outdoor space warm and welcoming! Porch Living in the Past The…
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How a Garden Can Transform Your Cottage
“I love taking something that needs love and making it wonderful,” Kara Kosinski says. “And my house needed lots of love. It was like a diamond in the rough that…
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