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Outdoor Living September 26, 2017

Why you should plant shade-loving hostas in your garden

Hostas prove that variety is the spice of life, at least when it comes to their role in the landscape. Their large leaves come in a range of colors, shapes and textures and last for years. With thousands of hosta species to choose from, there鈥檚 sure to be something that will work in the shady spots of your garden.

Outdoor Living September 25, 2017

10 ways to get a naturalistic prairie look in your garden

Prairie-style planting is one of the strongest and most fashionable movements in gardening right now. Inspired by the flowers of natural prairies, it鈥檚 a look full of movement, light and color. It mimics nature in all its layers of planting, adding extra interest through the seasons.

Outdoor Living September 22, 2017

Incorporate irises in your fall garden for beautiful spring blooms

Fall is the standard planting time for irises, although some can also be planted in early spring. You should begin planting bearded irises in summer in the coldest-winter climates. You鈥檒l be rewarded with blooms for years to come.

Outdoor Living September 19, 2017

8 ways to add year-round color to your garden

If your garden occasionally suffers from the doldrums, check out these ways to add some color that you can count on.

Outdoor Living June 23, 2017

You may never have to buy these plants again

鈥淣ew plants from old鈥� might be one of the rallying cries of gardeners everywhere. These 10 plants are all fairly easy to propagate, giving you the chance to fill your garden or home with more of your favorites, or provide plants as gifts to friends and neighbors.

Celeb Homes June 21, 2017

Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch wants $1.675 million for Colorado estate

The property, roughly 10 miles from downtown Boulder, is being marketed as a 鈥渉orse lover鈥檚 paradise.鈥�

Home Improvement June 16, 2017

How to design a secret garden

No matter where your plot of land is, there鈥檚 an opportunity to make your garden feel like a secret, secluded space. The best secret gardens not only feel private, but they also have a certain magic about them, evoking the sense of being removed from the hustle of daily life and transported to somewhere else entirely.

Outdoor Living June 16, 2017

8 outdoor projects to start this summer

Whether it鈥檚 a raised bed for growing herbs and veggies, a shed for organizing garden tools or a living wall in a courtyard, we all have a few big-ticket items on our dream garden list. Here鈥檚 your cheat sheet on what to know and how to make it happen.

Home Improvement June 9, 2017

How to make your driveway part of your garden

The often-overlooked planting area running alongside the driveway can provide an opportunity to increase your home鈥檚 curb appeal and help tie in a paved area to the rest of the landscape. Browse these nine ideas for driveway plantings of all styles, shapes and sizes, whether you鈥檙e looking for neat and tidy trimmed hedges or abundant colorful flowers.

Outdoor Living June 9, 2017

Bring butterflies and hummingbirds home with a single plant

The humble scarlet beebalm (Monarda didyma) has a lot to recommend it, especially in eastern North America, where it originated. This easy-care perennial not only attracts bees to your garden, but butterflies and hummingbirds also find it irresistible.

Home Improvement May 30, 2017

5 improvement projects for your wood deck

A deck is one of the most useful outdoor spaces because it can support so many different functions: lounging, cooking, throwing parties, container gardening or just sitting outside to enjoy the view. As a multifunctional surface, a deck needs to always look its best.