14+ hour, 6+ min ago  (542+ words) Decades before modern tastemakers embraced the outdoor oasis, the novelist perfected the art of the slow Southern summer 35 years later, the author's porch serves as a timeless blueprint for this exact feeling, starting with her porch swing. It is this…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (1263+ words) You don't need acres of Arizona wilderness to create a dramatic desert-inspired yard A small desert garden is surprisingly easy to create. By combining drought-tolerant plants, gravel mulch, architectural shapes, and a restrained planting palette, even the tiniest patio or…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (1697+ words) Here's how designers shift between light and dark color palettes in keeping with how and when rooms are used The best color schemes don't just reflect a palette of stylish paint shades; they are in keeping with how the room…...

2+ week, 20+ hour ago  (1154+ words) Discover the best plants to brighten up a shaded planter Providing a cool shaded spot on a scorching afternoon, north-facing gardens are a respite from the summer heat and a chance to experiment with lush, shade-loving plants. Furthermore, in the…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (1099+ words) Discover this month's yard savers Even the most lovingly tended yards can feel strangely flat in June. The highly anticipated spring bulbs have faded, and many perennials have had their first flush of blooms and it's just too early for…...

3+ week, 13+ hour ago  (1084+ words) Discover which perennials to prune in June If you live in an area that has a warm spring, June can seem as though you are halfway through summer already and our garden plants can feel the same. Perennial plants can…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (1515+ words) Forget endless weeding, and prevent them from taking over the natural way Ground cover plants do more than fill gaps in borders " many are highly effective at suppressing weeds, helping to keep your yard looking tidy with less effort. By…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (935+ words) Cool hosts aren't waiting for the heat wave. These designer-approved upgrades keep small balconies comfortable (and surprisingly stylish) all summer long Summer is all rivieras and romance until the heat arrives. During these milder months, it's easy to forget just…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (1365+ words) These fuss-free plants are sure to elevate your patio and entertaining space Patios and entertaining spaces can be surprisingly tough environments for plants, especially during long, hot summers. Containers dry out fast in full sun, heat radiates off paving and…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (1321+ words) These resilient shade container recipes bring texture, color and structure to darker corners with surprisingly little maintenance I have always felt a certain sympathy for shaded corners. Sunny patios receive all the glory, while the dim edges beside porches and…...