[ad_1] It’s hard to resist lamb’s ears (Stachys byzantina), with its soft, furry leaves that just invite you to pet them. That alone is reason enough to add it to your garden. If you need further convincing, consider its many
[ad_1] You’ve probably heard about native plants, but what are they? Where do they grow? What’s the hoopla about supporting wildlife like bees and butterflies, and following a low-maintenance schedule? Trust me, I know that the issues surrounding native plants
[ad_1] Real estate developer Mitch Lee never intended to live in what was initially a flip project, nor did he think it would become a live-work space. But then his business partner Ross Boorhem moved into the house. And after
[ad_1] Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, succulents can make perfect container plants — packing a lot of punch for their relatively small sizes. Here are 12 container-friendly succulents of all shapes and sizes, from rosette-forming echeveria to trailing sedum, to use as
[ad_1] While they may be old-fashioned flowers, hollyhocks (Alcea rosea) definitely deserve a spot in today’s gardens due to their tall stature and large, colorful blooms. The flowering spikes can vary from 3 to 9 feet tall, depending on the
[ad_1] When Alice followed the White Rabbit down the rabbit hole in Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, she embarked on a wondrous journey of discovery and adventure. Indeed, the process of designing and building this house in Sydney was
[ad_1] Architect Michael Chen is pretty well-known in New York for his smart storage solutions for small apartments. But this 225-square-foot studio in Manhattan’s West Village neighborhood almost scared him off. The ramshackle nature of the space, which hadn’t been
[ad_1] By Caroline M. Carter, guest contributor You’ll want to leave potential buyers with a great impression of your listing’s exterior, that is if you want to motivate them to want to see more. But what do you do if
[ad_1] Palm Springs draws fans of the desert climate, midcentury modern design and all things Hollywood Rat Pack, including Frank Sinatra. This home in nearby Rancho Mirage was built on property once owned by Ol’ Blue Eyes and serves as
[ad_1] Keeping our homes clean is no easy feat. It can be tedious, repetitive and downright bothersome. However, it’s a necessary task for most of us. So, for the sake of getting the most value out of your cleaning time,
