I am constantly on the lookout for native plants I don’t find in gardens but that I do see outside in the wilderness. Ironweed is a unique plant that is… [Continue Reading]
Great Design Plant: Ironweed Fills Tall Garden Orders
Author: Alear1947
8 Materials for Raised Garden Beds
The allure of raised garden beds is not new, and although they are remarkable focal points, their roots are a lot more practical than aesthetic. Raised beds were originally created… [Continue Reading]
Case Study: 8 Tips for Planning a Backyard From Scratch
Just like with any inside area, a gorgeous backyard is about those personal touches. Unlike with living rooms, however — in which furniture swaps and family accessories make a large… [Continue Reading]
Dado
A dado is a channel cut throughout the width of a plank. It can be made with a dado blade set designed for a table saw or a router with… [Continue Reading]
Tour Remodeling Suits a Historical Colonial
Renovations to this colonial-style home in the 1970s and ’90s had left some strangeness inside. “The home had grand spaces, 10-foot ceilings and five fireplaces, although not the ideal kind… [Continue Reading]
Laws of the Jungle: How to Get That Lush, Tropical Look
I’m not talking modern tropical or rattan furniture. I am discussing the lush, steamy, full-to-bursting appearance of the jungle. Pattern on pattern, green anywhere. Big, bold blossoms and layer upon… [Continue Reading]
Kitchen Cabinets: Fireclay Brims With Heavy-Duty Character
Maybe whoever coined the phrase “Everything but the kitchen sink” was referring to some sink made out of fireclay. The heavy-duty material, created when clay is heated and treated at… [Continue Reading]
Wonderful Garden Combo: 3 Plants for a Dry Climate
You require tough plants for tough gardens, and one of the most difficult places to plant is one with rapidly draining sandy soil, full sun and little water. Many plant… [Continue Reading]
Dreaming in Color: 10 Beautiful Blue Bedrooms
Last week we looked at some stunning green bedrooms on ; this week we turn into blue. Soft blues with a bit of gray or green remind us of the… [Continue Reading]
Share Your 'Happy Accidents'
My latest ideabook about off-center art sparked some interesting comments about “accidental decorating,” as one er dubbed it. Essentially, it is what happens when a room comes together totally by… [Continue Reading]