Sometimes the natural architectural features of a home allow room for creativity and allow you to utilize otherwise wasted space. An alcove around a fireplace or entertainment center is the perfect place to add shelves for storage and display. Since these architectural features already form the supporting framework, often only …

We have compiled for you the types of pink and red flowers that you can like and grow easily. Camellia is the beautiful sister of Rose. This is because the flower bears a close resemblance to the red rose that we all love. The green waxy leaves of the camellia …

To see your cluster of houseplants as a sculpture, imagine if they were all attached, would the design still work or would it seem awkward? Although all plants and plantings may vary, they should generally flow into a cohesive form when arranged together. If you have a cluster of potted …

Farmhouse design in America comes from early settlers moving west of the Mississippi and beyond. It comes from the unique buildings that were often located next to barns, which were used to house cattle, grain, corn and other agricultural products. For practical reasons, most farmhouses had a rectangular floor plan …

The former canopies are replaced and extended into a closed loop with the tea house as the start and also the end point for the path. The porch flows away from the stone and plants of the garden, creating a delicate landscape of “really dense, different views, full of twists …

PLANTING Coleus can easily be started from seed indoors about 10 weeks before the last frost date in your region. Set out the plants after all risk of frost has passed. Choose a location that is protected from wind. Coleus stems break off easily. Coleus needs well-draining soil. Water the …

The veranda, the basic design element, follows the original path in the garden, and the central hotel lobby is transformed into a tea house. The former canopies are replaced and extended into a closed loop with the tea house as the start and also the end point for the path. …

Nepeta ‘Six Hills Giant’ and Forget-Me-Nots make great combination plants with Erysimums because their striking purple and blue hues perfectly complement the vibrant wallflower colours. Tulips will stand tall against the smaller wallflower varieties, giving added height to a border or planter. Creeping rosemary will provide a fragrant backdrop of …

PLANTING Coleus can easily be started from seed indoors about 10 weeks before the last frost date in your region. Set out the plants after all risk of frost has passed. Choose a location that is protected from wind. Coleus stems break off easily. Coleus needs well-draining soil. Water the …

First, with less space to fill, it can be easier to keep your gardening budget in check. Especially if you maximize a combination of perennial flowers, long-lasting xeriscaping elements, and DIY projects, you can really transform a small yard landscape without a significant investment. On average, homeowners with a lawn …