A paved garden staircase winds upwards, between plants on either side. Horizontal image. Safer and more attractive than a steep descent or ground slope, this site that was becoming an eyesore can become a star attraction, especially when flanked by attractive plantings. Bedside Lawnmowers and weed slugs can wreak havoc …

The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year but it becomes more manageable with a little early planning. Today we’re sharing useful ideas on how to prepare your home for Christmas. From cleaning rooms to putting out your Christmas decorations, we’ve come up with the best …

Are you doing a traditional catered dinner or are you having a family meal, which means the food must be placed centrally on each table? Do you only use dinner plates or chargers and tabletops? How decorated will the tables be? Do you incorporate table numbers or name cards? If …

Plant coleus in a sunny or partially shaded location, in moist but well-drained soil. Coleus are low-growing, so they look best at the front of a border, in combination with other bedding plants, or in pots on a patio. If you are growing coleus as a houseplant, grow it in …

Plant either bare root or potted plants in early spring or fall in well-drained, amended soil rich in organic matter. Columbine prefers dappled shade in warmer climates, but does well in sunny locations (such as open meadows or alpine situations) in cooler climates. If you are planting bare root, dig …

There are two main types of lilies to grow: oriental lily and Asiatic lily. Oriental lilies usually have large, fragrant pink flowers. They thrive in acidic soils and should therefore be grown in containers with ericaceous compost. Asiatic lilies have a greater variety of colors including yellow, orange, red and …

Houseplants can be different where you can find all houseplants that come in different looks. But have you ever touched their texture? From one plant to another, you can tell their difference just by feeling their texture. Houseplants that are soft to the touch are called fuzzy foliage. This type …

Clematis thrive in full sun – at least 6 hours a day for good flowering. However, the sensitive roots cannot withstand the heat; keep plant roots moist and cool with compost, low-growing plants and ground covers. Soil must be loose, well-draining with a neural pH. Before planting, mix in compost …

You can’t get much more rustic than repurposing an stock tank, old wine barrel, or wagon wheel as backyard decor. We love these clever ideas for transforming old wagon wheels into tables, chandeliers, container gardens, and more!

For a glowing starlit look, transform your ceiling with a fiber-optic lighting kit. Because fiber-optic lights have a small, delicate appearance, they resemble natural stars when strategically placed on your ceiling. With a kit, you get all of the lights and cables necessary to spread the “stars” across the surface.