In a garden landscape, the trailing stems of orchid cacti look good in hanging baskets. Despite their common name, they don’t like full sun and dry air like normal cacti species. Epiphyllums do best in warm, humid, and shady spots that replicate their tropical forest natural habitat. This makes them …

Before burning your candle, trim the wick at least ¼ inch. This prevents uneven burning, dripping or flaring. Read more here. Avoid drafts, vents or air currents. This helps prevent rapid or uneven burning, sooting and excessive dripping. Burn for 2-3 hours each time you light the candle. This will …

When your DutchGrown tulips arrive and you can’t plant them immediately, it’s important to store them correctly: unpack them right away and put them in a dry place with plenty of air circulation, where the temperature is between 40 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The most iconic of all flower bulbs, …

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 …

Papaver somniferum, the opium poppy, is an attractive plant with hairy, blue-green leaves from which showy, extravagant flowers emerge in summer. The flowers can be single or double, in a variety of colors including lilac, purple, white and red. Individual flowers do not last long but others follow, each producing …

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. …

Outdoor spaces increase your home’s livable square footage, so it’s important to take advantage of the extra room. Even if you have a small porch, there are great opportunities to turn your porch into a beautiful living room. Turning a small porch into a stylish and functional outdoor space is …

A little attention to detail (and of course our expert styling tips!) can transform a small, drab balcony into your very own outdoor oasis. DESIGN Here are some tips to keep in mind when remodeling your patio. Start with furniture: The first thing you’ll probably want to add is some …

Big, bold houseplants with oversized leaves are also the perfect way to embrace biophilic design and the nature-based decor trend that’s everywhere right now. All that beautiful, leafy growth can’t help but give a room life and lushness. Find the best large leaf indoor plant for your space with this …

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 …