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DIY: Bug Repellent Balm
I have a very serious vendetta against mosquitos and a few select summer insects, so I’ve decided to embalm myself in a force field of rosemary, catnip, lavender, and lemon; I suggest you do the same....
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Water World: A Natural Swimming Pool, Lily Pads Included
Near Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire in the United Kingdom is a natural swimming pool that looks like an idyllic pond and has an aquatic garden to keep the water clean—no chlorine needed. The...
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Trending on Remodelista: Midsummer Color
At summer’s height, we’re relishing a reprieve from staid neutrals and finding ourselves drawn towards glimpses of color and brightness. Turns out the Remodelista editors are, too. Take a look: Above:...
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Indoor/Outdoor Living, Napa Style
I had admired my friend Renee’s Napa Valley house from afar long before I got to know her. Hidden behind a wooden gate, the house itself was hard to see, but the low front fence and graveled outer...
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Everything You Need to Know About Decking Materials
One of the least expensive ways you can add more living space to your home is with an outdoor room. How much does it cost to build an outdoor deck? The average 200-square-foot deck costs about $7,000,...
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Gardening 101: Aeoniums
Aeonium (Aeonium arboreum): “Houseleek Tree” If your impression of succulents is that they hardly need to be watered and that they thrive in extremely hot summer weather, you will have to adjust your...
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8 Favorites: Colorful Garden Hoses
After a visit to London’s Kew Gardens earlier years ago, one scene still stands out in my memory: A brilliant flash of yellow garden hose snaked through the glasshouse floor while jumpsuit-clad...
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Color Story: 15 Favorite White-on-White Gardens
Nature abhors a monoculture, but not necessarily a monochrome culture. Against a leafy green backdrop, a single color stands out dramatically—particularly when that hue is white. Here are 15 of our...
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Trending on Remodelista: 5 Budget Ideas to Transform a Room
These small ideas for small budgets from Remodelista can have a large impact on the look of a room: 1. Perk up your place with greenery. Above: Justine has 11 ways that don’t cost a dime (including...
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Before & After: DIY Above-Ground Pool Makeover
A step up from a kiddie pool and much less of a commitment than a built-in swimming pool, the above-ground pool has seen a wave of new interest this summer. If you’re one of the many who succumbed or...
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Low-Cost Luxe: 9 Pea Gravel Patio Ideas to Steal
At a cost of about $5 a square foot, a pea gravel patio is easy on the budget (especially if you open the 50-pound bags and rake the gravel yourself)–and can be a surprisingly elegant hardscape element...
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Gardening 101: Hyssop
Hyssop, Hyssopus officinalis: “Ancient Herb, New Friend“ Hyssop is not the most commonly grown herb. Others such as oregano and mint usually win the popularity contests. But that doesn’t have to be. A...
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10 Garden Ideas to Steal from Provincetown on Cape Cod
A sandy, windswept spit of land might seem an unlikely place for a garden mecca. But at the very tip of Cape Cod is Provincetown, Massachusetts (or “P-town” as it’s affectionately known). In this tiny,...
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Landscape Architect Visit: Scott Lewis Turns A Small SF Backyard Into an...
“We had this idea of making a green cube in the back of the garden,” says San Francisco-based landscape architect Scott Lewis. And as you can see, it was an excellent idea. In a small city backyard,...
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Trending on Remodelista: Artists’ Retreats
The homes of creatives are different. They tend to be more casual and less conventional, but we love most about them is their capacity to surprise and delight. Here are some examples from Remodelista...
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Hardscaping 101: Solar Panels Pros and Cons
If you want to reduce your utility bills—and your carbon footprint—solar power could be the answer. The initial investment can be expensive, but after you install solar panels on your roof, you’ll see...
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Designer Visit: An Indoor-Outdoor LA Garden by Judy Kameon
When LA-based landscape designer Judy Kameon of Elysian Landscapes first visited the Studio City property her clients were planning to buy, she looked past the scruffy conventional lawn and saw...
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Steal This Look: A Minimalist Marfa Porch
When Houston-based designer Barbara Hill bought a former dance hall in Marfa, Texas, as a vacation house, the property was in a state of disrepair, and the landscaping was nonexistent (weeds had...
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Gardening 101: Yarrow
Yarrow, Achillea: “Butterfly Landing Pads” Butterflies rejoice when they spot yarrow (Achillea), a long-blooming perennial with flattened poufs of flowers for them to land on. Gardeners love this...
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10 Things Nobody Tells You About Herbs
The dictionary definition of herb: “any plant with leaves, seeds, or flowers used for flavoring, food, medicine, or perfume.” But there’s so much more to know, isn’t there? Just when you thought you...
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