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These Designers Make the Most Beautiful, Radical Gardens We’ve Seen

With a portfolio of high-profile, slightly wild, forward-thinking gardens, Terremoto is the landscape design firm we need more than ever.

May 30, 2023

May 26, 2023

Home Tours

An Outdated 1960s Ranch House Gets Transformed Into a Light-Filled Home for Plant Lovers

A stylish home that blends indoors and out will make you green with envy.

May 30, 2023

May 27, 2023

Home & Garden

This Is the Biggest Mistake You Can Make When Organizing Your Home

A professional organizer tells all.

May 25, 2023

May 26, 2023

Landscaping

This Is What We Wish We’d Known Before Putting in a Water Feature

A fountain, pond, or birdbath in the garden can be so soothing, but read these tips before you give yourself a headache.

May 19, 2023

May 18, 2023

The Latest From Sunset

Hancock Park Living Room by Jenn Feldman

Home Tours

A Historic and Grand French-Style House in L.A.’s Hancock Park Is Made Family-Friendly

The original details were restored and modern touches were added.

June 7, 2023

June 5, 2023

Home Tours

This Seattle Townhome Could Be the Future of City Living (Plus, Its Rusted Exterior Just Looks Cool)

Starting with a split single-family lot in Seattle's Central District, a local design/build/development firm erected twin townhomes that are a template for the future of high-density, high-style housing.

June 6, 2023

June 5, 2023

Dill Chimichurri

While traditional chimichurri is heavy on the parsley, we flipped this one on its tail using loads of fish-friendly fresh dill.

June 6, 2023

Smoked Fish Dip

This smoked fish dip gives lox and bagel vibes, and is super simple to whip up.

June 5, 2023

Up Your Gardening Game

Landscaping

Have a Low-Water Garden? Here’s a Year-Round Checklist to Care for It

Landscape architect June Scott shares her indispensable guide.

May 25, 2023

May 30, 2023

Garden Basics

It’s Almost Summer—11 Things You Need to Do in Your Garden Now

Keep your garden thriving all season long.

May 9, 2023

June 7, 2023

Outdoor Living

The New Garden Lighting Trend You’re Going to See Everywhere This Summer (Bonus: It’s Budget-Friendly, Too)

We still love string lights, but outdoor rattan pendant lights are the next big thing.

May 8, 2023

May 12, 2023

Garden Basics

This Is the Smartest Way to Water Your Garden (And It Will Save You Time and Money)

It’s time to get water-wise!

April 13, 2023

April 14, 2023

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

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

Design Ideas for You

Decorating & Design

The Secret to Sustainability in Design Isn’t Exactly What You’d Expect

Architectural designer Amanda Gunawan says it’s not just about using solar panels and FSC-certified building materials.

May 17, 2023

May 22, 2023

Home & Garden

This Is How L.A.’s Top Home Stager Worked Her Magic on a Post and Beam Home in the Topanga Mountains

A design that honors the home’s architecture, but gives it personality.

May 24, 2023

Palm Springs Lounge and Kitchen by Michelle Boudreau Design

Home Tours

This Palm Springs House Is Full of the Grooviest, Most Stylish Mid-Century Modern Decorating Ideas

It’s all about the details and color choices.

May 10, 2023

Decorating & Design

Williams-Sonoma Just Launched a Stunning New Brand—and It’s Focused on Sustainability

Meet GreenRow, the latest home brand.

May 15, 2023

May 16, 2023

Decorating & Design

The Best Home Stager in L.A. Wants You to Know These Essential Design Tips

Francesca Grace is in a category of her own. Here's why.

May 12, 2023

May 11, 2023

Decorating & Design

This Game-Changing New Paint Finish Should Only Be Used If You Want to Drench Your Space in Color (and You Absolutely Should)

Use it on walls, woodwork, and metal.

April 20, 2023

April 28, 2023

For All the Green Thumbs

Edible Gardening

Yes, You Can Grow Your Own Spices in Your Garden and Save Money—Here’s How

These plants are guaranteed to make your cooking more exciting.

April 25, 2023

April 28, 2023

Landscaping

This Professional Plant Hunter’s Garden Is as Amazing as You’d Expect

Daniel J. Hinkley's iconic garden, Windcliff, is a map of his adventures as a plant hunter and a life well lived.

April 18, 2023

April 21, 2023

Cacti and Succulents in Living Wild by Hilton Carter

Flowers & Plants

Why You Need to Bring Your Houseplants Outside Now—Here’s How to Do It Right

Liberate your houseplants this spring with these tips on styling your outdoor spaces, from plantfluencer Hilton Carter's new book, Living Wild.

April 11, 2023

April 14, 2023

Edible Gardening

These Native Plants Are Not Only Good for Your Garden, But They Also Have a Bonus Perk

Maybe you already have native plants in your garden, but why not go wild and plant some you can eat, too?

April 5, 2023

April 7, 2023

Persimmon Floral Arrangement Punk Ikebana

Edible Gardening

The Answer to the Prettiest DIY Bouquets? Your Vegetable Garden

Look beyond the bloom.

April 5, 2023

May 4, 2023

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

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Want to Replace Your Lawn? This New Garden Trend Is a Blast

Could this backyard game be the new pickleball? It’s time to get in on the fun.

May 4, 2023

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

Idea Houses

I’m Moving My Dining Room Outside—Here Are My 5 Rules for Indoor-Outdoor Living

How to embrace nature indoors and outdoors.

April 13, 2023

April 15, 2023

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

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

April 15, 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

Home & Garden

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Up Your Gardening Game

Design Ideas for You

For All the Green Thumbs

Outdoor Living

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