Panels in the roof have leaf pattern cutouts that create dappled shade and a calm, relaxed ambience

Blogger Alli Michelle makes her house a home with an artful blend of modern, handmade, and quirky vintage finds

Set the scene for curb appeal or a beautiful backyard detail with this arbor you can inexpensively build yourself

Create Your Own Place for Vines, Flowers or a Romantic Chandelier

Step aside, palm trees. California's native trees offer landscapes a huge variety of styles, personas and foliage

Some could be twins; others channel the Odd Couple. You may never look at property boundaries the same way again

Create a sense of discovery in your garden with an unexpected clearing, a shady arbor or a secluded nook

Learn how to balance your budget and set priorities to get the home features you want with the least compromise

Some lavender here, a water feature there, and your garden just might feel transported to a balmy seaside locale

Grow this long-blooming, flashy flowering vine to cover a fence or arbor and attract hordes of hummingbirds all season long