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10 Contemporary Retaining Walls Offer Fresh Ideas for Slopes (12 photos)

December 8, 2017 Lauren Dunec Design 0

If your property requires a retaining wall — an expensive landscape feature any way you cut it — use the wall as an opportunity to enhance the overall design of your garden. Cleverly designed retaining walls not only hold back slopes but also double as dramatic features of landscape. Take a look at these…

Don’t Put the Patio Furniture Away Just Yet (12 photos)

December 6, 2017 Lauren Dunec Design 0

Even in mild climates, most of us get far more use from our outdoor furniture in the spring and summer than in chillier times of year. You can extend the use of your patio furniture and outdoor rooms into the colder months with a few practical tips, including what materials to look for if you’re investing…

Don’t Put the Patio Furniture Away Just Yet (12 photos)

December 6, 2017 Lauren Dunec Design 0

Even in mild climates, most of us get far more use from our outdoor furniture in the spring and summer than in chillier times of year. You can extend the use of your patio furniture and outdoor rooms into the colder months with a few practical tips, including what materials to look for if you’re investing…

California Gardener’s December Checklist (11 photos)

December 1, 2017 Lauren Dunec Design 0

Winter in California can feel almost like a lush rejuvenation: the hillsides turn green, trees drink deeply after a hot, dry summer and bright berries and winter flowers stand out in gardens. We might even be fooled into thinking it’s spring. Here’s what to do in your garden this month, including winter-blooming…

So Long, Lawn: 6 Walkable Ground Covers to Consider (8 photos)

November 25, 2017 Lauren Dunec Design 0

A ground cover plant that can replace a traditional lawn grass often has to satisfy a wide range of criteria. Primarily, the plant must be walkable: It has to be very resilient, able to recover quickly from being trodden upon and also have a flat, low-growing habit — ideally without large clumps…

What to Know About Installing a Stone Patio (17 photos)

November 24, 2017 Lauren Dunec Design 0

Stone patios can be beautiful and long-lasting landscape additions. As the floor material for an outdoor dining room, lounge or firepit seating area, cut stone and flagstone form a durable base for furniture and garden accessories. Using local…

See 10 Elegant Ways With Stone and Wire (14 photos)

November 19, 2017 Lauren Dunec Design 0

Originally used for retaining slopes, rock gabion walls have been cropping up everywhere from garden walls, planters and benches, to the walls of outdoor rooms. Rough and industrial in…

How to Enjoy Your Garden More This Holiday Season (12 photos)

November 19, 2017 Lauren Dunec Design 0

Colder weather and shorter days tend to make us feel like hunkering down indoors, but a dose of fresh air can be just what we need this busy season. Whether you’re looking for ways to entertain friends out-of-doors or would like to escape the house for a bit of peace and quiet yourself, here are 10 ideas…

Low-Maintenance Ground Covers to Go With Your Pavers (9 photos)

November 16, 2017 Lauren Dunec Design 0

Plants tucked between pavers can soften pathways, break up expanses of hardscape, aid in permeability and generally make a walkway or patio feel more like a lush, living part of a garden. When choosing a ground cover to add between pavers, look for lo…

Dress Up Your Mantel for Fall and Thanksgiving (11 photos)

November 6, 2017 Lauren Dunec Design 0

Give your fireplace — or sideboard or dining room table — a little extra love this year with decorations that celebrate the harvest, Thanksgiving and more. To get your creativity flowing, take a look at these 10 styling ideas, from an arrangement of pumpkins and fall leaves to a collection of branches…