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Nine suggestions to improve your outdoor space
Jul 10, 2020 6:18 AM - Whether you have a backyard big enough for socially distanced entertaining, or even a stoop, balcony, patio or corner lot, you can upgrade your outdoor space to make it somewhere to visit. -
Deadheading and pruning perennials keeps plants beautiful
Jul 5, 2020 7:00 AM - Deadheading and pruning perennials may not be a favorite garden pastime, but it is worth the time to keep your garden looking beautiful all summer long. -
That old black magic continues to charm designers
Jul 5, 2020 7:01 AM - Like the lyrics to the song "That Old Black Magic," black rooms have me under their spell. Classic rooms have always known the allure of black accents, both in traditional decor and contemporary design. Now it seems black has hit an all-time high in popularity with entire rooms swathed in black. -
Plant splashes of purple throughout the garden
Jun 28, 2020 7:00 AM - The danger when planting purple-foliaged plants is overdoing it. Using too many can create a black hole in the garden. Instead, strategically position small groups in different areas in the landscape to provide continuity. -
Inspired designs sparked by things of interest
Jun 27, 2020 7:00 AM - Often when I design rooms in show houses or the lobby of a condo or hotel, the viewing public always asks questions that make you truly think about the design process. Besides asking questions about where I find my furnishings or the particulars of a certain fabric, people always ask about what inspired the room. -
National Garden Bureau named 2020 the Year of the Lavender
Jun 21, 2020 7:00 AM - English lavender (Lavendula angustifolia) is the hardiest type and best suited to our Midwestern gardens. Native to the Mediterranean, it is a tough, drought-tolerant perennial ideal for rock gardens, herb gardens and well-drained perennial borders. -
Decor ideas for the housebound traveler
Jun 21, 2020 7:00 AM - If your actual travel plans are on hold, you can soothe your wanderlust with a few home decor change-ups or additions. Whether you're wishing you were at a wilderness cabin, the beach or an exotic passport destination, designers and retailers are offering clever ways to bring the world into your quarantined home space. -
Traditional prairie grasses are a must in Midwest gardens
Jun 14, 2020 7:00 AM - Grasses once dominated Midwest prairies, so it is no surprise ornamental grasses are at home in Midwest cultivated landscapes. -
Are double sinks just double trouble?
Jun 14, 2020 7:00 AM - In this day and age, couples that have been together for a long time often have separate bedrooms due to erratic sleeping patterns, snoring or other ailments. So if this is OK, why not have separate bathrooms? -
Are you ready for a mini makeover?
Jun 7, 2020 7:00 AM - So, after months of adhering to strict quarantine standards, by now, you've probably spent more time in your home than you have in years. Here are some tips for a quick mini makeover that will make you happier with your abode.
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