Often small things can spark major transformations. It was a series of what were thought to be small concerns and simple ideas that lead to the creation of one of the most spectacular gardens in...

Big pops of color, easy maintenance, while also comfortable and relaxing…could all three of these goals be combined in one landscape?

When they moved into their brand new home in Wildwood...

Dress up your deck or patio with colorful container plantings. Containers allow you to mix and match varietals while also being able to move the container to any desired location. Local...

After a dip in the pool or a day working in the yard, the best respite from the summer heat is a refreshing shower surrounded by the soothing sounds of nature and fresh air.

one: Wildwood...

Ten years ago, when they built their stately, brick, European-style home, the owners of this Ladue residence may not have moved heaven, but they certainly moved a lot of earth to do so. A backyard...

In the middle of the summer heat, nothing beats a cool, peaceful spot in the shade. Planting a shade tree or two in your yard will give you that much-needed protection from the sun during the...

Give your feathered friends a stylish spot to stop and grab a drink with a backyard birdbath.

one: Vintage floral birdbath, available at Terra.

two...

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“Grassless backyards have been around for quite awhile. We lived in Arizona, and most of the yards have no grass. The landscaping is done primarily with rock and other materials. I...

If it weren't for the patch of blue overhead, you might not realize you were sitting in Mary Tramelli’s garden and not her home. Colors, textures and ambience flow so perfectly from the inside to...

“The tomato nicknamed 'love-apple' becomes reality with the heartbreaker tomato, a cherry tomato with heart-shaped fruit. Heartbreaker has excellent vigor and produces rich-tasting hearts. The...

Many of us are likely already mulching our gardens and landscaping with wood chips, grass clippings and leaves, spreading them on top of the soil for insulation and to save water, reduce weeds and...

Chuck Beard is a man who practices what he preaches. A horticulturist and garden designer, he has spent nearly 27 years creating beautiful gardens throughout St. Louis. But perhaps the most...