If I know one thing, it’s that my garden is my one true love. There’s no one out there who can lift my spirits and welcome me so openly as the plants in my backyard. There’s a powerful connection between plants and…
South Africa’s native arum lilies are known as calla lilies in the United States, where they are an expensive cut flower and a garden ornamental. But in their homeland, in the Southern Hemisphere’s winter and spring, it is possible to wallow in…
Mother Fern, Asplenium bulbiferum With a name like mother fern, this plant must be the end-all-be-all, mother of all ferns, right? You wouldn’t be far from the truth. I’m a huge fan of this magnificent specimen and I routinely add it…
Think of garden pollinators, and myriad bees instantly spring to mind. But recent studies have found that night pollinators are actually more efficient than day flying insects. This year researchers from the University of Sussex reported that moths are vital insects for…
Have you ever come home from a holiday to find that your plants are suffering from extreme thirst? Or even worse, have you come home to find the plants dead? Here’s how to water plants while away using some pretty cool plant…
Photography by Robert Radifera, Styling by Charlotte Safavi
Text by Claire Pool
Nothing beats the heat of the warmest months like a splash in the cool water of a stunning pool…
Circles intuitively are a safe shape that encourages us to feel joyful, comfortable, and peaceful. Just by adding a few circles to your garden design, you can completely change the feeling of your garden. Here are a few ways to add a…
Xeriscaping isn’t limited to the desert or areas with drought; everybody can actively work to conserve water in their gardens. You can xeriscape your garden to help save water, time and money. Here are the best xeriscape ideas to try and some…
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It is finished (well, the main construction is finished, but more will still be worked on outside). My parents are now living in the Tiny Cottage (SO EXCITING!), but before…
Photography by William Dickey, Interior designs by Jen Fancher, Styling by Lucy Finney
Text by Holly Seng
Whether you’re embracing Christmas in July or getting a head start on your holiday…