Hydrangeas have an unfussy charm that makes them right at home no matter where they are planted — from sun-washed beach cottage yards to formal gardens. Here are 10 reasons to give these beloved beauties a spot in your garden.
How you water your native landscape is critical to your garden’s success. Plants native to your area evolved in your local conditions and often require less water than their non-native counterparts, depending on where you live. In drought-stricken Southern California, our native flora evolved numerous adaptations to cope with our hot, dry summers and the cooler — and hopefully wet — winters, which is the definition of a Mediterranean climate. When timed correctly, small amounts of water in drought-tolerant landscapes can help keep plants looking verdant year-round.
I may have an unhealthy obsession with outdoor kitchens. When I want to relax, I’ll pore over ideas and images of stunning outdoor spaces dedicated to cooking, eating and entertaining. Same goes when I can’t sleep. Instead of counting sheep, I create mental floor plans of outdoor kitchens for my house and for the homes of family and friends.
Less than a decade old and listed for $5.1 million, the most expensive single-family home in the tony community of West Palm Beach, FL, is known as Bamboo Hill.
Many landlords are leery of renting to low-income tenants for fear that they may end up unable to pay rent. If you're in this situation, you may consider getting a guarantor.
The Mid-Century Modern home built for actor Brendan Fraser is back on the market, and you don't have to be an airhead to fall head over heels for the place.
