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A Hip Backyard Saves on Water and Splurges on Style

In this houzz post, two architects, a husband and wife, merge their talents to transform their backyard in California.

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Bryan Anthony February 16, 2019 Houzz Editorial Staff; writer, design enthusiast, reader, avid traveler.

 

Get a Head Start on Planning Your Garden, Even if It’s Snowing

Once again we have sane ideas and advice, from houzz magazine, that will put us in good stead with our gardening and landscaping this Spring. Reviewing now what you grew last year, will pay off when it’s time to head outside.

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February 8, 2019
Houzz Contributor. I’m a California-based writer and editor. While most of my projects are garden-based, you might also find me writing about home projects and classical music. Away from the computer, I’m found in the garden (naturally), on my bike, or ice-skating outdoors (yes, that is possible in California). I’m also willing to taste-test anything that’s chocolate.

Order Meets Wildness in a Denver Front Yard Makeover

An urban landscape makeover can be a major project, what with close neighbors, little working space, and overall cramped quarters. This couple hired a landscape designer, making it a simpler process.

As discovered by houzz, here’s how a landscape designer turns a basic builder yard into a terraced, low-water dreamscape with a Cor-Ten steel surprise!

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February 9, 2019
Houzz Editorial Staff

My Houzz: Houseplant-Happy in a Boho-Style D.C. Home

We thought this article from houzz may be of interest to at least a few of our readers, as it does involve creative use of plants – just indoors in this case. Neutral walls serve as a backdrop to this family’s easygoing, eclectic decorating style. If this appeals to you, read on – or at least check the photos!

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January 26, 2019
Houzz Contributor. I’m a communications professional and maintain a blog in my spare time (www.dctoat.com). I enjoy covering all things design and home-related and also like to share my favorite spots in DC. I believe that a home is never truly “done” and always have a blast moving around items in my apartment and mixing up my style a bit. I like classic, preppy pieces (ginger jars, campaign furniture, and faux bamboo are some of my obsessions!) and have enjoyed making my small space feel like home.

How to Get Started on a Landscape Redesign

 

If your landscaping needs an upgrade, this houzz article will help you. Take time upfront to establish your needs, style and budget for a smoother renovation project before actually starting it.

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January 19, 2019

Houzz Contributor. Landscape designer, a former garden editor for Sunset Magazine and in-house designer for Sunset’s Editorial Test Garden. Her garden designs have been featured in the Sunset Western Garden Book of Landscaping, Sunset Western Garden Book of Easy-Care Plantings (cover), Inhabitat, and POPSUGAR.

 

 

 

 

7 One-of-a-Kind Greenhouses for Gardening and More

These greenhouses are personalized to their owners’ interests, which may include vegetable growing , tea drinking, exotic plant enjoyment, and more; and sometimes they are combined with a quasi-outdoor living, dining, or hot tub area!

Check them out, and get your inspiration on!

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January 3, 2019
Houzz Contributor. Landscape designer, a former garden editor for Sunset Magazine and in-house designer for Sunset’s Editorial Test Garden. Her garden designs have been featured in the Sunset Western Garden Book of Landscaping, Sunset Western Garden Book of Easy-Care Plantings (cover), Inhabitat, and POPSUGAR.

Last-Minute Ideas for Stylish Winter Container Designs

Container plants are used here for Winter outdoor decor. Check this houzz piece featuring 9 different entryway looks.

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November 27, 2018
Houzz Contributor. Landscape designer, a former garden editor for Sunset Magazine and in-house designer for Sunset’s Editorial Test Garden. Her garden designs have been featured in the Sunset Western Garden Book of Landscaping, Sunset Western Garden Book of Easy-Care Plantings (cover), Inhabitat, and POPSUGAR.

Respectful Updates Refresh an 18th-Century New England Farm

For this latest houzz focus, a landscape designer balances history (including all existing trees) and modern living for a young family occupying 2.4 acres in rural Connecticut.

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November 21, 2018
Houzz Editorial Staff

 

 

 

Photo Flip: 100 Fall Exterior Postcards From Houzz

I thought these photos from houzz readers might be at least enjoyable, if not downright inspiring. You’ll view the homes, yards, outdoor entryways, etc. of other homeowners like yourself here in the USA and elsewhere. You’ll see how mums, pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks and more add to Fall looks. Flip through 100 scenic photos for fresh Fall-decorating eye candy!

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Janet Paik October 31, 2018
Houzz Associate Editor. Passionate about creative homes and the people behind them. Loves thoughtful design, improving her family’s 1950s fixer-upper and VW buses. Former designer at the San Jose Mercury News.

How 7 Landscape Designers Create Beautiful Gardens With Verbena

Another article from Lauren Dunac Hoang, contributor to houzz magazine, teaches us about utilizing a particular flowering plant in multiple garden scenarios. Verbena bonariensis works wonders as an airy screen, back-of-bed flower, window box plant and more.

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Lauren Dunec Hoang November 1, 2018

Houzz Contributor. Landscape designer, a former garden editor for Sunset Magazine and in-house designer for Sunset’s Editorial Test Garden. Her garden designs have been featured in the Sunset Western Garden Book of Landscaping, Sunset Western Garden Book of Easy-Care Plantings (cover), Inhabitat, and POPSUGAR.