DIY Halloween Decorations, Understated Edition
The Ohio-based homeware store, A.J, Soseby sells “everyday tools for the home that are meant to be seen.” At this […]
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Curb Appeal: 10 Ideas for a Lawn-Free, Low-Impact Front Yard
Happy pub day to us! Today, Gardenista: The Low-Impact Garden finally hits bookstores! We can’t wait for you to crack
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Before & After: A 1940s-Suburban House Grows Up Gracefully in Mill Valley, CA
In the first decade of America’s post-war boom, a million and a half new houses were built, creating vast tracts
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Classic Fall & Winter Doormats Designers Love
Happy September! As soon as the air gets crisp and the leaves start changing, I begin making little updates around
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Before & After: Should It Stay or Should It Go? In Praise of Inherited Plants (And Soil, And Concrete)
When Jane Orvis and Steve Hanson bought their 1950s house in Seward Park, Seattle, they kept the original pink-tiled bathroom.
The Best Fence Post Solar Lights for a Classic Look
When it comes to enhancing curb appeal, lighting is one of the most impactful and functional details you can add.
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Tips for Growing and Caring for Boxwoods
Over the years, I’ve shared peeks of our landscaping projects, and almost every time, someone asks about the boxwoods. I
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Curb Appeal 101: Everything You Need to Know About Pine Tar
This week, in honor of Midsummer, we’re sharing some of our favorite stories on Scandinavian design from years past. Remember
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Letter of Recommendation: Citizen Pruners and Street Tree Stewardship
When I signed up for a Citizen Pruners course in 2022 to qualify me to care for the street trees
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Garden Visit: A Historic House by Iconic Southern California Architect Cliff May Gets the ORCA Glow-up
The core goal of all landscape designs by ORCA is to reconnect humans with nature by bringing together specific plants