The vibrant blooms of a Christmas cactus are certain to provide cheer to the holidays during the darkest days of the year, but sometimes they seem to bloom almost a…
We adore the winter season. A home full of dazzling red poinsettias or amaryllis striped like candy cane can keep moods cheerful even when the brutal cold of winter threatens…
In the spring and summer, there is an abundance of options for flowers to plant around the edges of our gardens. There is a riot of flowery color wherever you…
During the warmer months, ticks—small, spider-like insects—hide in tall grasses and plants. These little parasites may spend the summer hiding in damp, shaded spots in our gardens and prefer warmer,…
A healthy ecology includes chipmunks, despite the fact that they sometimes harm garden plants. Chipmunks are very cute with their striped bodies and interesting activities. It's entertaining to watch them…
With its ageless design and traditional, often rustic, appeal, farmhouses are the ultimate representation of Americana. Any yard may benefit from a hint of that understated beauty and usefulness found…
Sometimes, individuals get so caught up in designing the backyard of their dreams—complete with movie screens, barbecues, and she-sheds—that they overlook certain crucial front yard landscaping details that might significantly…
America's most inspirational gardens has been Hollister House in Connecticut for the last several decades. Owner George Schoellkopf transformed his own estate into a sequence of architectural chambers brimming with…
Your yard will take on a new dimension with moon gardens. Moon gardens are best created at night, and there are plenty of reasons to do so. Maybe that's when…
Conventional yards that have little vegetation and immaculate lawns serve as ecological deserts. It doesn't have to be this way, however. Creating a pollinator garden is one practical method to…
