Decorating the windows to the soul
If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then the windows are the eyes of the home. Through windows, visitors and passersby can catch a glimpse of the homeowners…
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Back yard is as pretty as a picture
Mike and Jeanette Preston’s wish list for redesigning the back yard of their charming Tudor-style home was short: Mike favored a water feature and a replacement for an outdated awning…
Landscape ideas go out of the ordinary
When I take a look around my neighborhood, I see the same plant palette and landscape ideas repeated over and over: Red maple, ornamental pear and crabapple trees; Boxwoods, yews,…
Gardening delights for all to enjoy
Gardeners love to share. Not only do they like sharing practical gardening tips, but they also like to share the pleasures of savoring a garden. Sensory pleasures abound behind every…
More than just a home office…it’s the ultimate she shed!
It is often said that our homes are extensions of our personalities. In the case of homeowners Amy and Paul Hamilton, there’s no doubt that artistic temperament drives their home…
Passion blooms in a garden design
It could be said that the seasons of Barbara Eichert’s life have been carefully marked by each garden design she has created. Her love for the earth began at the…
Swimming pool brings the outdoors in
If the weather does not permit enjoyment of this home’s outside swimming pool, the homeowner and any guests are able to move the party inside and take advantage of a heated…
Inground pool in a luxurious landscape
Reclining in a comfortable lounge chair, I hear the sound of water gently cascading and birds chirping in the flower garden as my family enjoys our inground pool. We are…
Plan ahead with peonies
Peonies are perennial favorites in the flower garden. Few herbaceous plants can rival them for floral display and foliage. Their exquisite, large blossoms, often fragrant, make excellent cut flowers and…