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Outdoor Trends for 2021

By: Ed Ball Landscape Architecture Looking back a year, could anyone have predicted that not only would a pandemic reshape our lives but also ignite home design trends? Highly doubtful. And yet, that’s precisely what has occurred. We have...

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The Secret to Enjoying a Long Winter

By Jason Kottke  I grew up in Wisconsin, and have lived in Iowa, Minnesota, and New York. Except for a two-year stint in the Bay Area, I’ve experienced winter — real winter, with lots of snow, below-freezing temperatures, and...

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12 Garden Tasks to Do Before the Holiday Rush

By: Lauren Dunec Hoang There’s plenty to do this time of year, with the holidays around the corner and gardens nearing the end of the growing season. There’s a case to be made for skipping any major fall garden cleanup, but...

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12 Fresh Fall Container Designs for Your Home and Garden

By: Lauren Dunec Hoang If you’re looking for ways to spruce up your entryway or patio for fall, look no further than this fresh batch of container gardens — with tips from the designers on how to arrange your own. These rich designs...

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How to Create a Spirit-Lifting Sensory Garden

Sarah Alcroft September 21, 2020 If you’d love your outside space to be somewhere you can immerse yourself in nature and leave the hubbub behind, a sensory garden might be for you. With elements designed to stimulate the five senses,...

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25 Beautiful Outdoor Room Ideas for Fall and Beyond

Let the South's most gorgeous outdoor rooms inspire you to create your own cozy retreat for fall. Click here.

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4 Gardens With Spectacular Pergolas and Shade Structures

By: Lauren Dunec Hoang A source of shade in your garden can transform a patio from feeling “too hot” to “just right.” In addition to offering shade in outdoor living spaces, the following gardens go a step further and...

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Get Inspired: Outdoor Deck Designs and Ideas

Written by Lisa Hallett Taylor After much consideration, you've chosen a deck over a patio. Now what? It's time to figure out the important details that will push your project beyond a sketch on a napkin to become an actual...

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THE 7 BIGGEST TRENDS IN OUTDOOR LIVING

By: DANNY LIPFORD Enhancing the outdoor living space has been a huge trend in home improvement in the past few years, making the backyard more enjoyable for homeowners while adding value to the home. In fact, I recently overhauled my own back...

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Get Inspired: Outdoor Deck Designs and Ideas

Written by: Lisa Hallett Taylor After much consideration, you've chosen a deck over a patio. Now what? It's time to figure out the important details that will push your project beyond a sketch on a napkin to become an actual outdoor...

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