Landscaping | Gardening

Lush, Drought-Tolerant and Filled With Wildlife

Redesigning their backyard persuaded this family of three to stay put instead of moving. Previously, they had a collection of cherished fish living in a leaky pond, mature shrubs overwhelming and overshading the small space, and a patchy lawn growing in poorly draining clay soil. The yard is the main view from inside the home,

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10 Surefire Ways To Boost Your Curb Appeal

There’s no need to buy a new house or take on an extensive remodel to get the curb appeal you want. There are many ways to approach your exterior to give it a serious update without a serious overhaul. Here are 10 favorite tips for you to boost your house’s first impression. 1. Stairs. If you

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5 Big-Picture Home Design Trends

Luxurious decor, the color green, swimming pools and dedicated spaces for work, art and exercise are just some of the trends taking off. Here you can glimpse more of what homeowners are interested in now — and get an idea of what homes might look like in the very near future. 1. Dedicated Activity Spaces

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How To: Design A Healing Garden At Home

Spending time in the garden can be a wonderful mood lifter and stress reliever. For that reason, health & other facilities have long incorporated healing gardens into their treatment for patients, family members and staff. But these healing spaces aren’t limited  — they also have a place in the home garden. We spoke with Evette

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13 Brilliant Pumpkin Carving Hacks

Click/Tap Image To View Video Many of us dream of creating an elaborately carved pumpkin for our neighbors to admire on Halloween night, but the second we start carving, we remember how difficult it is just to cut out a toothy grin. To prevent your pumpkin carving ambitions from turning into frightful fails,  here are

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Your October Home Checklist

The leaves are falling, pumpkins are showing up at market, and the cozy comforts of home beckon — it must be October. Make the most of this month’s bountiful harvest, get some exercise raking leaves in the brisk air, and button down your house in preparation for winter. Then sit back, relax and warm your

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