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Mushrooms on a Log in Fern Gully in California

Flowers & Plants

Move Over Super Bloom, There’s a Super Shroom Happening Right Now

Thanks to all this rain, mushrooms are popping up in record numbers. Here’s how to experience the mushroom explosion.

March 22, 2023

March 21, 2023

Landscaping

This Must-See Spring Garden Event Always Sells Out—Here’s How to Get Tickets

Get the chance to see 37 inspiring native gardens.

March 21, 2023

March 20, 2023

Edible Gardening

How to Grow (Yes, Grow) Pinterest’s ‘It Dessert’ This Spring

Chef and cult cake creator Rose Wilde shares her garden-inspired creations.

March 16, 2023

March 17, 2023

Kitchen in Lake Washington House by Shannon Adamson

Home Tours

A Lake Washington Home Stuck in the ’80s Gets a Classic and Bright Refresh for a Growing Family

It’s a full remodel with plenty of practical, yet stylish touches.

March 15, 2023

Up Your Gardening Game

Landscaping

This Is the Quickest Way to Get Rid of Your Lawn (and Yes, You Should Do It Now)

It’s time to terminate that turf.

March 2, 2023

March 20, 2023

Garden Basics

Here’s Everything We Wish We’d Known Before Putting in a Raised Bed

We asked the experts for the most important things you should consider.

March 15, 2023

March 17, 2023

Landscaping

These Are the Must-Have Tools for the Ultimate Low-Water Garden

We all want to save water in our gardens, but how? These products will make it oh-so easy.

March 16, 2023

March 22, 2023

Landscaping

5 Easy, No-Fail Lawn Alternatives for Every Type of Yard

How to make ground covers work in your low-water garden.

March 9, 2023

Garden Basics

This Is the Absolute Best Way to Start Seeds for Your Garden (And Get Your Plants to Grow Strong and Healthier)

More sustainable, better results... why isn't everyone doing it?

February 28, 2023

March 3, 2023

Edible Gardening

8 Surprising Must-Have Seeds for Your Vegetable Garden

A James Beard Award-winning chef and a farmer to Michelin-starred chefs weigh in on what to grow this season.

February 15, 2023

February 21, 2023

Design Ideas for You

Decorating & Design

7 Essential Design Tips From Los Angeles’s Top House Flipper

It’s time for the 'slow flip' movement, where eyesore zombie houses are carefully and lovingly redesigned before they hit the housing market.

February 27, 2023

February 24, 2023

Decorating & Design

The Most Beautiful Modernist Bar Cart We’ve Ever Seen Is Actually Designed to Store Weed

It’s a functional piece that serves so many purposes.

January 10, 2023

Home Tours

This Family of Four Lives in a 16-Foot-Wide House—Here’s How They Do It

A tiny home without an inch to spare delivers big results.

February 17, 2023

February 21, 2023

Home Tours

This San Francisco Edwardian Is a Master Class on How to Update an Old Home Without Stripping Its Character

The right balance of original details, plus modern pattern and color.

February 22, 2023

February 28, 2023

Home Tours

A Montecito House with an ‘English Garden Vibe’ Gets a Modern Facelift

It had good bones but needed an update.

March 1, 2023

Home Tours

This Homeowner Spent 20 Years Collecting Wood to Create His Dream House—Tour the Stunning Craftsman Bungalow

Inside a very unique home with so much soul.

February 15, 2023

February 21, 2023

For All the Green Thumbs

Flowers & Plants

This Is the Secret to Getting Your Trader Joe’s Orchid to Bloom Again

Before you throw that orchid in the trash, here’s everything you need to know.

March 9, 2023

March 8, 2023

Decorating & Design

Don’t Make This Mistake When Decorating with Houseplants

When it comes to houseplant decor, it's time to say goodbye to the trendiest look.

February 10, 2023

February 21, 2023

Tech

The Hidden iPhone Garden Hack You Need to Try

How did I not know it existed?

February 10, 2023

March 3, 2023

Outdoor Living

With This New Garden Trend, You Can Literally Make Your Yard Bigger

You might not realize that you have unused side-yard space for a fire pit, conversation area, and more.

February 23, 2023

March 22, 2023

Flowers & Plants

7 Steps to DIY Your Own Bouquet Like a Professional Florist

Follow these tips for a picture-perfect flower arrangement.

February 9, 2023

February 21, 2023

Garden Basics

IKEA Makes the Most Beautiful Watering Can (And It’s Only $15)

Plus, five more watering cans we love.

February 3, 2023

February 21, 2023

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

This Garden Courtyard with Mid-Century Vibes Was Designed Specifically for Outdoor Movie Nights

A well-thought-out design means you’ll be enjoying movies outside, not dealing with crucial mistakes.

December 23, 2022

December 22, 2022

Outdoor Living

This Arizona Courtyard Will Make You Want to Spend All Day Outside

To get the most out of a patio, a Phoenix real estate agent turned to designer Charlie Ray for a garden that’s cool and composed.

May 31, 2022

August 5, 2022

Terra Outdoor Dining Table Belvedere Benches

Outdoor Living

A Driveway Is Transformed Into a Gardener’s Multi-Use Retreat

The compact and neglected space becomes a spot for gardening, grilling, dining, and more.

January 4, 2023

January 7, 2023

Outdoor Living

This Pocket Patio Is a Masterclass on How to Maximize Space

Let two designers show you how to fit everything you need in less than 400 square feet.

November 25, 2022

February 18, 2023

Landscaping

Pair This Cedar Tub with Gorgeous Views to Create Magic on Tap

A cedar tub at the far end of a well-planned yard draws the eye into the hills and sunset-filled sky beyond.

July 8, 2022

July 11, 2022

Outdoor Living

A Fresh Outdoor Space Starts with a Lick of This White Paint

We dropped in on Backdrop co-founders Natalie and Caleb Ebel to find out how they created their dreamy courtyard patio in Los Angeles.

June 16, 2022

March 1, 2023

Home & Garden

Watch out for Slugs, Plus 9 Other Things You Need to Do in Your Garden Right Now

This Once-Popular Kitchen Color Is on Its Way Out

IKEA and Marimekko’s Collaboration Is Exactly as Charming and Playful as You’d Expect

Want a Garden That Saves Water? Our New Newsletter Will Help

The Latest From Sunset

Move Over Super Bloom, There’s a Super Shroom Happening Right Now

This Must-See Spring Garden Event Always Sells Out—Here’s How to Get Tickets

How to Grow (Yes, Grow) Pinterest’s ‘It Dessert’ This Spring

A Lake Washington Home Stuck in the ’80s Gets a Classic and Bright Refresh for a Growing Family

Up Your Gardening Game

This Is the Quickest Way to Get Rid of Your Lawn (and Yes, You Should Do It Now)

Here’s Everything We Wish We’d Known Before Putting in a Raised Bed

These Are the Must-Have Tools for the Ultimate Low-Water Garden

5 Easy, No-Fail Lawn Alternatives for Every Type of Yard

This Is the Absolute Best Way to Start Seeds for Your Garden (And Get Your Plants to Grow Strong and Healthier)

8 Surprising Must-Have Seeds for Your Vegetable Garden

Design Ideas for You

7 Essential Design Tips From Los Angeles’s Top House Flipper

The Most Beautiful Modernist Bar Cart We’ve Ever Seen Is Actually Designed to Store Weed

This Family of Four Lives in a 16-Foot-Wide House—Here’s How They Do It

This San Francisco Edwardian Is a Master Class on How to Update an Old Home Without Stripping Its Character

A Montecito House with an ‘English Garden Vibe’ Gets a Modern Facelift

This Homeowner Spent 20 Years Collecting Wood to Create His Dream House—Tour the Stunning Craftsman Bungalow

For All the Green Thumbs

This Is the Secret to Getting Your Trader Joe’s Orchid to Bloom Again

Don’t Make This Mistake When Decorating with Houseplants

The Hidden iPhone Garden Hack You Need to Try

With This New Garden Trend, You Can Literally Make Your Yard Bigger

7 Steps to DIY Your Own Bouquet Like a Professional Florist

IKEA Makes the Most Beautiful Watering Can (And It’s Only $15)

Outdoor Living

This Garden Courtyard with Mid-Century Vibes Was Designed Specifically for Outdoor Movie Nights

This Arizona Courtyard Will Make You Want to Spend All Day Outside

A Driveway Is Transformed Into a Gardener’s Multi-Use Retreat

This Pocket Patio Is a Masterclass on How to Maximize Space

Pair This Cedar Tub with Gorgeous Views to Create Magic on Tap

A Fresh Outdoor Space Starts with a Lick of This White Paint

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