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The element of water will infuse any landscape with sparkle as the smooth, mirrorlike surface brings images of sky, clouds, overhead branches and even architecture to the ground plane. You don't need a lot of square footage to bring a reflecting pool... more »
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Spring has only just sprung and I'm already starting to get the camping bug. If you too are thinking of getting your portable home on the road, then take a peek at my top camping picks. — Kate from Minieco... more »
by Kate Lilley
As more and more people look to grow their own vegetables and herbs, a question arises: Where to grow them? While a corner of the backyard has been the traditional spot, what do you do if your only sunny spot is in your flower garden, along the driveway... more »
There is not an exterior architectural element in the world that has more curb appeal than a wraparound porch. The very sight of one makes us imagine ourselves sipping iced tea in a rocking chair, gabbing with friends and family, or growing old with... more »
by Becky Harris
A temperature of 70 degrees in early March? Yes, please! Spring has come early to New York City, and all the usual signs of the season have appeared well ahead of schedule. While the Northeast would normally have to wait a few more weeks for blooming... more »
by Laura Fenton
Once the snowflakes first appear I can't wait for spring and for my garden to begin. Alas, in New England that's still a few months off, but at least I can start stocking up on new garden accessories! Here are some handy tools that have been crafted with... more »
by Justine Hand
Whether you're an urban farmer in the making or a well-versed country gardener, it's hard to resist the appeal of chickens. While they're plenty of work — and can make a big mess — the general consensus is that the benefits far outweigh the downsides.... more »
While waiting for spring to arrive, I took a trip to the Joseph A. Witt Winter Garden in Seattle's Washington Park Arboretum.
Tucked away in a deep green wooded area... more »
Permeable hardscapes help reduce a property's carbon footprint in numerous ways. They replenish the groundwater table with filtered water, reduce runoff and its impact on city infrastructure, mitigate heat island effect ... and they are just so lovely!
There... more »
by Cassy Aoyagi
With springtime here, it's time to head outside to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. And what better place to do that than on a deck overlooking the yard? If you have a deck you love, great. But if your deck is... more »
I'm not sure if you're feeling it quite yet in your neck of the woods, but where I live, spring has sprung. Trees are beginning to bloom, the sun is shining and the hardware stores are pulling out the seed packets and planting supplies. All this gets... more »
When two retired teachers built their dream home, their property was basically two acres of mown grass. The couple loved the pastoral Maine landscape, and they were not interested in mowing two acres every week. So they called in landscape... more »
by Becky Harris
Slope retention is critical for many homes. Retaining a slope may mean protecting the very structure of your home or preventing mud from overwhelming your landscape. While the term "slope retention" naturally evokes images of sandbags and huge cement... more »
by Cassy Aoyagi
In the city, we gardeners are challenged for space. That means window boxes, fire escapes and the gaps in our sidewalks become opportunities to garden. When winter wanes, window boxes make the transition from bare displays to showcases for... more »
by Laura Fenton
