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Before & After: From Desert to Redwood Forest, the Essence of California in...
The first time landscape architect David Godshall of Terremoto went to see a small house near the Larchmont neighborhood of Los Angeles, there wasn’t much to recommend the garden. “Some existing...
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Plant Doctor: How to Diagnose and Save a Dying Houseplant
You saw a plant you loved in a shop or nursery. You brought it home, and for months it warmed your heart. But then it started to decline. What are you doing wrong? Is it dying? Can you save it? For...
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10 Easy Pieces: Self-Watering Planters
Headed out of town? Dog sitter (check), house sitter (check), cat sitter (if necessary). But a plant sitter? No thank you. Instead, we’ve rounded up 10 stylish self-watering pots to keep your plants...
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Gardening 101: Lettuces
Lettuce, Lactuca sativa: “Backyard Salad Bar” Lettuce season is upon us. Prepare to plant your spring salad; you can sow lettuce seeds in the garden two weeks before your last frost date (find the date...
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10 Ideas to Steal from Botanical Gardens Around the World
Botanical gardens exist to teach people about plants—how to identify, display, and use them for medicinal purposes—and historians and horticulturalists rely on their collections for research material....
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10 Easy Pieces: Balcony Railing Planters
Hanging balcony planters with hooks or brackets? Genius idea. We like power drills as much as anybody, so long as they’re whirring away in someone else’s hand. And we’ll definitely put up with the...
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Gardening 101: Rue, Herb of Grace
Rue, Ruta graveolens: “Herb of Grace” Rue is considered an old-fashioned herb; however, it is rarely grown in the garden anymore. Could the reason be that graveolens is Latin for “having a strong or...
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#houseplant: 10 Best Hashtags to Explore on Instagram
Does it feel overwhelming to try to keep up with Instagram’s houseplant hoarders as their leafy photos flash by in your feed? Here are 10 key hashtags to bookmark—from #monsteramonday to...
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Trending on Remodelista: 5 Design Ideas to Steal for Your Apartment
If you’re a renter, you don’t want to spend a lot of money on apartment upgrades that won’t be permanent. But chances are you’d like the space to feel bigger and brighter. The solution? Invest in a...
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Rethinking Double Flowers: Back in Love with “Flower Show” Plants
When a carnation was first crossed with a sweet william in 1717, the man responsible (Thomas Fairchild) lived in dread of divine retribution; he was messing with the natural order of things. Three...
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Current Obsessions: The Micro Garden
This week we’ve been poring over apartment gardens (and houseplants). On our radar this weekend: flower workshops, recipes for early spring blooms, and a big appointment for a favorite Gardenista...
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9 Ways to Create Curb Appeal with Flowering Vines and Climbers
Short of standing in front of the house with a plate of chocolate chip cookies fresh from the oven, there is no more welcoming way to greet visitors than with a bower of flowers. Here are nine ways to...
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Paint Colors for Iron Gates and Fences
The head gardener at a large country estate recently asked me what color I’d paint the newly restored gates and railings. I didn’t know what to say. Aren’t railings always black? Before the middle of...
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Expert Advice: 8 Tips for a Meadow Garden from Grass Guru John Greenlee
John Greenlee paints with grasses. His colorful meadow gardens, created for clients around the world, are environmentally friendly alternatives to a traditional turf lawn. The Bay Area–based garden...
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New from Ikea: The Indoor-Outdoor Life, for Under $100
Ikea’s new collections for spring 2018 are sending us a not-so-subliminal message: Throw open the doors and live out on the patio, balcony, or deck. Here are a few of our favorite new Ikea furnishings...
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Gardening 101: Mountain Laurel
Mountain Laurel, Kalmia latifolia: “Calico Bush” The first time I remember seeing mountain laurel blooming in the wild was in a most unlikely habitat, the parking lot of Mount Vernon, George...
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10 Ideas to Steal from Organic Gardens Around the World
Organic gardening by definition makes everything happier. Instead of growing plants with the help of harsh chemical fertilizers and pesticides, organic gardeners nourish and replenish the soil with...
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Curb Appeal: 10 Landscaping Ideas for a Low-Water Garden
There’s no need to sacrifice curb appeal to save water. We rounded up some of our favorite low-water ideas—from check dams to dry streams to drought-tolerant plants that look like sculpture in a...
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10 Easy Pieces: Corten Steel Planters
“What sets Cor-ten apart from regular steel–and one of its biggest benefits in the garden–is that it becomes harder and stronger when exposed to weather over time,” writes Meredith. “Cor-ten is the...
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Gardening 101: Cherry Trees
Cherry Tree, Prunus: “Symbol of Spring” Of all the spring-flowering trees, cherries are among the most evocative, and symbolic of a new season. Cherry blossom is the national flower of Japan, and that...
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