My garden sure wood be nothing without mulch! Like choosing the right plant for the right place, mulch should match the conditions and plants growing in your garden. Mulch can be plant-based: compost, shredded bark, wood chips, and dried leaves or grass clippings. Mulch can even be living. Or it can be inorganic (pea gravel)….
âIn March winter is holding back and spring is pulling forward. Something holds and something pulls inside of us too.â â Jean Hersey, American author What a deliciously cold winter weâve had. Hopefully, March will bring us an equally delightful spring that provides rain, sunshine and perennials that have survived the winter temperatures. Here are…
A watercolor painting of Charlotte Tragos’s home in Los Angeles, which burned to the ground amid the Palisades Fire. Los Angeles artist Jordan Heber put out a call on social media, offering to paint homes that were destroyed free of charge. Courtesy of Jordan Heber The Palisades Fire burned Charlotte Tragos’s home to the ground….
The concept of a âman caveâ has long been associated with dim, dark spaces; ultramasculine decor; huge TV screens; and perhaps a few empty beer cans. But now, a much more sophisticated decor trend is taking over the oft-maligned âbachelor padsâ and âman cavesâ of old, replacing them with chic and elegant spaces that have…
Christmas Decor Ideas 2024: Christmas is the perfect time to decorate your humble abode and bring your creative spirits to life. Whether you’re aiming for a classic, rustic, or modern vibe, we will help you create a warm and inviting holiday atmosphere. Transform your home into a festive wonderland with these simple yet effective Christmas…
Winter for many gardeners is a necessary quiet season and period of rest after the active outdoor spring-summer-fall months. December, although busy with shopping and holiday celebrations, is the perfect month to dream about spring gardening and enjoy the respite. One of the ways I gather information and inspiration is to listen to garden podcasts….
I see you, sitting there by the fire with your cup of hot cocoa (or wine). Don’t get too comfortable. You might think you can rest on your laurels now that there’s a break in the mowing, weeding, sowing and planting action. But fall and winter are the best times to tend to your garden’s…
Here are five simple yet powerful Vastu-friendly décor tips to help you welcome prosperity this Deepawali. Diwali, the festival of lights, is a time to celebrate prosperity, joy, and spiritual renewal. As families prepare their homes for the festive season, following Vastu principles can enhance the flow of positive energy and attract wealth. Vastu Shastra,…
