To create an inviting courtyard garden on your property, it is essential to personalize your space and add some verdant greenery for an outdoor oasis. Comfortable and attractive seating is a fabulous idea for your outdoor area, as you will want to enjoy the fruits of your labor and entertain family and friends. Growing vines […]

The addition of garden paths and walkways can create a beautiful flow on your property and create a defined space so you are not trampling on your plants. These pathways are not only visually appealing but can enhance the livability and functionality of your garden. There are many materials that you can use to create […]

Embrace the farm-to-table movement by growing vegetables and herbs for use in the kitchen by creating a raised bed vegetable garden on your property. Most edibles will thrive in raised beds that have great drainage and warmer soil. Try using a fence to separate your vegetable garden from the rest of the gardens, and to keep smaller […]

Wood pallet gardens are a very popular trend right now, so why not consider getting creative and DIY your own pallet project this spring. There are various ways that you can add an upcycled wood pallet to your gardening scheme. It can be vertical, horizontal, or laid down flat. The pallet can be filled with […]

Surrounded by a wooded site, this contemporary Japanese garden home designed by Stuart Silk Architects is nestled on a small bay on Lake Washington in Washington Park, a neighborhood in east central Seattle, Washington. The property boasts sweeping views of Lake Washington and the Cascade Mountains, well-suited for the homeowner’s collection of specimen trees. The […]

After visiting a farm-to-table Airbnb in Washington, we got inspired to put together this article of fabulous ideas for growing a vegetable garden in your backyard. The wonderful thing about vegetable and herb gardens is they can be grown anywhere. You can put them in containers on your front porch, patio, or balcony or plant […]

If you are an avid gardener or just wish to have a potting shed for putting around, why not add one to your garden to create a charming environment. A potting station can fit into any size of yard. They can be whatever size you would like, and with some ingenuity, meet any budget requirements. […]

A stone pathway or stone walkway made from concrete pavers or paving stones in your garden can add texture and visual interest, whether it leads one to a destination or is just used for aesthetics. The stones can add a natural element while being very simple to employ. There are a variety of elements, whether […]

This charming beach cottage of just 1,800 square feet was designed by New York-based Jenny Wolf Interiors as her personal family retreat, located in East Hampton Village, New York. The three bedroom, two bathroom home was originally a dingy shingle-clad home built in the early 1900s. It was not exactly what the designer and her family had in […]

Laidlaw Schultz Architects was responsible for the creation of this mid-century dream home in the beautiful community of Cameo Highlands in Corona del Mar, California. The homeowners have a love for gardening and desired to capitalize on the commanding views of this 1959 ranch house. The design solution for this renovation project was centered on the creation […]