Articles by Lauren Dunec Design

Cheerful pumpkins placed along a walkway, smiling ghosts hung above garden beds and a well-lit, inviting entry are some of the decorating approaches you can take for Halloween. Or you can tap into a slightly stranger, creepier style.There are plenty o…

If you’re looking to brighten up the the shadier parts of your garden, take a look at these top-performing shade-loving perennials. With luminous petal and leaf colors and eye-catching plant forms, these plants will add interest to any shaded section …

Fall gardens are all about drama. The air turns crisp, and deciduous trees change from green to brilliant gold, rich amber and fiery red. Leaves rustle, ornamental grasses sway and catch the late-afternoon light. Rose hips and toyon berries look like …

If you’re in the process of adding an outdoor kitchen or looking to update your current setup, take a look at the following specialty features that will make hosting more convenient and enjoyable. Warming ovens, fridges and built-in kegerators can all…

It’s easy to jump to late-blooming flowers as a default for fall container gardens, but foliage plants can be just as beautiful and easier to maintain over the season. Take the jewel-toned leaves of coral bells, combined with texture-rich autumn ferns…

It’s easy to jump to late-blooming flowers as a default for fall container gardens, but foliage plants can be just as beautiful and easier to maintain over the season. Take the jewel-toned leaves of coral bells, combined with texture-rich autumn ferns…

There’s something for everyone in this stylish, family-friendly backyard in Austin, Texas. Sliding glass doors open from the home’s living room onto a new outdoor entertaining patio, which includes a generously sized outdoor kitchen and dining area. C…

In most climates, leafy greens such as lettuces, arugula, spinach, chard and mustard greens grow best planted in late summer or early spring, where the plants thrive in the warm daytime temperatures and cool nighttime ones. In mild-winter areas, or wi…

If you’re looking for ways to spruce up your entryway or patio for fall, look no further than this fresh batch of container gardens — with tips from the designers on how to arrange your own. These rich designs combine fall favorites with unexpected in…

We’re quick to notice the dramatic, brightly colored leaves this time of year, but there’s a more subtle layer of beauty to fall gardens that’s easy to overlook. As colors begin to fade, the contrast of different plant forms and textures — the soft pl…