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Bullard Villa Grigio Palm Springs

Flowers & Plants

Martyn Lawrence Bullard’s Garden Pet Peeves and Other Landscaping Advice

The designer shares his gardening hot takes.

November 20, 2025

November 18, 2025

Raised Bed Greenhouse San Geronimo

Flowers & Plants

If You Plant These Right Now, You Can Enjoy Them for the Holiday Season

Late-season planting tips and regional plant picks to ensure your garden provides festive, flavorful, and holiday charm.

October 23, 2025

November 13, 2025

Flower Hat Farm Fields in Fall

5 Fall Bulb Planting Mistakes That Will Sabotage Your Spring Garden

Try these pro autumn planting tips for bountiful blooms during the season ahead.

September 25, 2025

September 23, 2025

Drink Your Garden Belinda Kelly and Venise Cunningham

Edible Gardening

Yes, You Can Grow Your Own Cocktails (Sort of)—Here’s How

Seasonal tips and sips from a Washington cocktail farm.

October 10, 2025

October 14, 2025

The Latest From Sunset

Bathroom KADI Design

Decorating & Design

How to Make a Neutral Home Feel Anything But Boring

And yes, you can still incorporate the oh-so-comforting millennial beige.

December 5, 2025

December 3, 2025

Winter Lodges Emerald Lake Lodge

This Is How You Can Beat the ‘Winter Blues’

Tips for staying well this winter.

December 5, 2025

December 5, 2025

Pantone Color of the Year 2026 Cloud Dancer

Decorating & Design

Pantone Chose the Ultimate Neutral for Its Color of the Year

Cloud Dancer is the trending hue.

December 4, 2025

December 4, 2025

Cranberry Tequila Punch

The Best Cocktails for All Your Winter Hosting Needs

For making spirits bright.

December 4, 2025

December 3, 2025

Discover More Green

Santa Fe National Forest

Think Fall Color Isn’t for the West? These 12 Native Trees Prove You’re Wrong

Add a splash of autumn color into your own landscape and hit the road with these tree-specific destinations sure to inspire.

October 2, 2025

September 30, 2025

Ojai Valley Landscape

Plant Lovers, This Is How You Plan the Perfect Weekend Getaway in Ojai

Explore the Valley through a new botanical lens with the best places to eat, shop, and be inspired.

September 18, 2025

September 23, 2025

Chaos Gardening Big Red Sun

Flowers & Plants

Why ‘Chaos Gardening’ Is the Wild Trend Taking Over Backyards Once Again

How to rethink untamed planting for a more resilient, beautiful backyard.

May 22, 2025

May 23, 2025

House Plant Ideas for Everyone

Snake Plants

Flowers & Plants

The 2025 Plant of the Year Is a Low Maintenance Houseplant Everyone Needs to Own

Yes, even for those without a green thumb.

December 11, 2024

January 30, 2025

Houseplants

Flowers & Plants

This Visual Design Trick Is the Coolest Way to Style Your Houseplants

Take your plant collection to new heights.

September 19, 2024

September 16, 2024

Decorating & Design

This Hotel Has the Wildest Plant Design—Here’s How to Get the Look at Home

The plant experts behind 1 Hotel’s dizzying array of greenery share inspo on how to mimic their biophillic San Francisco space.

September 18, 2024

January 22, 2025

Houseplant Care Rubber Plant

Flowers & Plants

Everyone Needs a Houseplant Emergency Kit. Here’s How to Build One.

It’s time to practice plant preparedness and we’ve got everything you need in case of an unexpected botanical bust.

May 15, 2024

May 16, 2024

Light Bio Firefly Petunia Glow in the Dark Plant

Flowers & Plants

These Plants Literally Glow in the Dark—Just Add Water

Create a groovy garden.

June 7, 2024

June 11, 2024

Houseplants in Dining Room

Flowers & Plants

Do You Have the Right Gear to Take Care of Your Houseplants? 5 Things to Buy

You might need more than you think.

October 26, 2023

October 30, 2023

Planting Prep

Sweet Pea School Marryn Mathis Harvesting Sweet Peas

Flowers & Plants

Fall Is Actually the Best Time to Plant These Popular Flowers

Marryn Mathis, the reigning “Sweet Pea Queen,” shares why autumn is the best time to plant these fragrant favorites, plus her expert tips for a swoon-worthy spring harvest.

September 4, 2025

November 13, 2025

Pine House Edible Gardens

Edible Gardening

This $0 Hack Will Fix Your Raised Beds

Use scraps, salvage, and stuff you already have to upgrade your garden beds in time for spring.

March 11, 2025

March 14, 2025

Floral Braid Materials

This Surprising Vegetable Is the Secret to a Beautiful Floral Arrangement

Learn how to make a floral braid.

June 27, 2024

June 26, 2024

Cornerstone Vegetable Garden Trellis

Edible Gardening

The Ultimate Guide to Vertical Vegetable Gardening

Patio pots and small plots rejoice, there’s always room to grow when going up.

June 26, 2024

June 26, 2024

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5 Desert Trees to Plant Now for a More Resilient Landscape

5 Desert Trees to Plant Now for a More Resilient Landscape

Martyn Lawrence Bullard's Garden Pet Peeves and Other Landscaping Advice

Martyn Lawrence Bullard’s Garden Pet Peeves and Other Landscaping Advice

If You Plant These Right Now, You Can Enjoy Them for the Holiday Season

If You Plant These Right Now, You Can Enjoy Them for the Holiday Season

Yes, You Can Grow Your Own Cocktails (Sort of)—Here's How

Yes, You Can Grow Your Own Cocktails (Sort of)—Here’s How

These New Floral Retreats Are the Bloom-Based Vacations of Your Dreams

These New Floral Retreats Are the Bloom-Based Vacations of Your Dreams

A School Garden Can Make a Big Difference—Here's How to Start One

A School Garden Can Make a Big Difference—Here’s How to Start One

We Bet You've Never Thought of Preserving Flowers Like This Before

We Bet You’ve Never Thought of Preserving Flowers Like This Before

Fall Is Actually the Best Time to Plant These Popular Flowers

Fall Is Actually the Best Time to Plant These Popular Flowers

Here's What to Plant and Prep Right Now for a Thriving Fall Garden

Here’s What to Plant and Prep Right Now for a Thriving Fall Garden

Too Hot to Plant? Here Are 10 Things to Do for Your Native Garden in August

Too Hot to Plant? Here Are 10 Things to Do for Your Native Garden in August

10 Things You Need to Do in Your Garden Before Summer Ends

10 Things You Need to Do in Your Garden Before Summer Ends

6 Ways You Can Heat-Proof Your Habitat Garden This Summer

6 Ways You Can Heat-Proof Your Habitat Garden This Summer

How to Design a Backyard That Feels 10 Degrees Cooler

How to Design a Backyard That Feels 10 Degrees Cooler

Deadheading Tips Every Lazy Gardener Needs to Know

Deadheading Tips Every Lazy Gardener Needs to Know

It's Not Too Late to Plant These Veggies in Your Summer Garden

It’s Not Too Late to Plant These Veggies in Your Summer Garden

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