Gardening as a passion, not profession
It would be easy to think that Dana and Steve Datz have formally trained green thumbs, but they’ll be the first to admit that’s not the case. The couple has…
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Down the garden path
It took seven months of internal and external renovations to Lindsey Clark’s new home before she could move into it. Part of the project included the home’s yards. In that…
Makeover magic in Fox Chapel
With a slate patio and a pool in pretty bad shape, the owners of this home in the Fox Chapel area of Pittsburgh knew they weren’t making the most of…
Garden is a therapeutic escape
To enter Terri and Rick Nowak’s garden is to realize a sense of peace, harmony, and tranquility. You truly feel like you’ve made an escape from the hectic world into…
Home renovation puts owner in the catbird seat
After spotting nuthatches flitting through the back yard of a mid-century modern one-story brick house on a corner in Upper Arlington, a prospective home buyer knew the garden would one…
Backyard makeover is a slam dunk
When there are 13 kids waiting with your son at your street’s bus stop in the morning, it’s a strong sign that you are in a neighborhood that is a…
Remodel is a marvel transformation
Cathy and Miles Johnson have remodeled and lived in nine houses in their 45 years of marriage. They have also purchased, renovated and sold three additional homes during this time.…
Amarula Sun a one-of-a-kind pool
If you are lucky enough to receive an invitation to a pool party at this colossal Florida home situated on 16 acres just north of Clearwater Beach on the Gulf…
Lakeside living
A gentle lake breeze sways catmint and pink yarrow as bees float among them. Sunshine bathes purple smoke bushes while cranesbill geraniums and Annabelle hydrangeas enjoy some shade. It’s a…
Backyard pool offers swimmer’s delight
Written by: Hilary Daninhirsch/Photos by: Joe Traina A famous animated fish once said, “Just keep swimming.” At Todd Siegel’s residence in Largo, that directive is easy to follow. With multiple…
A budding romance
Written by: Nina Kieffer/Photos by: Ross Van Pelt After the long gray cold spell, we focus gladly on the colors of spring. First, the crocuses push their green leaves up…
Pool house perfection
Written by: Jane Schreier Jones/Photos by: JB Woodruff At last it was time for the Riazzis to add a pool and pool house to their property. In 1999, this family…