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10 Beautiful Small Edible Gardens (15 photos)

July 17, 2018 Lauren Dunec Design 0

With some smart planning, small outdoor spaces can easily be transformed into beautiful, productive fruit and veggie gardens. Come take a look at 10 inviting edible gardens tucked into front yards, side yards, decks and balconies that show how you can…

Your Summer Watering Guide for Happy and Healthy Plants (12 photos)

July 16, 2018 Lauren Dunec Design 0

By midsummer, the heat is on. Depending on where you live, keeping your landscape looking good during the hottest months of the year can take some extra planning. In regions without summer rainfall, soils dry out and non-native garden plants often nee…

Your Summer Watering Guide to Keeping Plants Happy and Healthy (12 photos)

July 16, 2018 Lauren Dunec Design 0

By midsummer, the heat is on. Depending on where you live, keeping your landscape looking good during the hottest months of the year can take some extra planning. In regions without summer rainfall, soils dry out and non-native garden plants often nee…

10 Questions to Ask a Landscape Designer (13 photos)

July 7, 2018 Lauren Dunec Design 0

If you’re considering working with a landscape designer, finding the right fit — and avoiding surprises midway through the project — is largely about knowing which questions to ask upfront and being familiar with the range of services these professionals provide.
We contacted four seasoned landscape…

How to Water and Refresh Your Potted Plants Over the Summer (12 photos)

July 5, 2018 Lauren Dunec Design 0

As we move into the full swing of summer, temperatures climb and container gardens often need a little extra care to stay looking fresh. Watering is key for container garden care, and when and how you water make a difference.
For potted displays that have been going since spring, now’s a good…

10 Friendly Front-Yard Seating Ideas (13 photos)

July 4, 2018 Lauren Dunec Design 0

By default, the backyard is usually where people hang out. After all, it’s where we generally put in decks and patios and place furniture, barbecues, fire pits and the rest. What if we were to move at least one of these gathering places into the front yard? Whether you have room to extend your porch…

9 Gorgeous Front Yard Designs for the Sidewalk Garden (15 photos)

July 3, 2018 Lauren Dunec Design 0

It’s easy to forget about planting areas that fall outside of what we typically think of as a front yard. However, planting the skinny street-side area beyond the perimeter fence, or the parking strip next to the sidewalk, can both boost your home’s curb appeal and act as a gift to the neighborhood….

9 Ways to Use Lavender in Your Garden Design (11 photos)

June 25, 2018 Lauren Dunec Design 0

There’s a lot to love about lavender: its beautiful blooms, soothing fragrance and ability to act as a bee and butterfly magnet wherever it’s grown. Planted along a walkway, in a mixed-perennial bed, as a ground cover or even as a boxwood alternative, this Mediterranean favorite also proves to be very…

How the Little Act of Saving Seeds Can Make a Big Difference (11 photos)

June 24, 2018 Lauren Dunec Design 0

Saving and sharing the seeds of a favorite heirloom variety of tomato, pepper or zucchini saves money, helps strengthen a connection with your garden and community, and preserves the variety so that you can grow it year after year. But that’s not all it does.

Get the Kids Outside With Family-Friendly Backyard Ideas (17 photos)

June 24, 2018 Lauren Dunec Design 0

If getting your kids off devices and spending more time outdoors is a goal this summer, set up your backyard to be a dynamic place to hang out. “Kid-friendly” doesn’t mean you need to turn your outdoor space into a backyard jungle gym. With a few design moves, landscapes can offer plenty of activities…