The Milles Sculpture Garden consists of three large reflecting pools that span the Missouri Botanical Garden's central axis from the Spink Pavilion to the Climatron.  Built in 1913, the pools have been fully renovated and display seven works by the late Swedish sculptor Carl Milles. Bald cypress trees frame the majestic vista, further accented by seasonal borders including pansies, tulips and summer annual displays. The tropical water lilies and giant Victoria water lilies peak in August and September and have been a major Garden attraction since before the famed 1904 St.

Walking the line between an adaptable outdoor accent and a durable resurfacing option, pavers stand the test of time while adding custom finishes to exterior spaces. Individually cut, these permeable portions of concrete are perfectly placed into eye-catching patterns to refresh monotonous spaces while crafting a one-of-a-kind aesthetic.

Heat up your outdoor experience by incorporating a fire feature in your landscape. Fireplaces, fire pits and fire tables light up the ambience and extend the usability of your outdoor space from day to night and summer to fall.

ONE: Palazzo fireplace, by Heat & Glo, available at Forshaw.

TWO: Vintage 2424 fire pit, by The Outdoor Great Room Company, available at C. Bennett.

THREE: Hammered copper top fire pit, by O.W. Lee, available at Amini’s.

A seasonal trend for some, a lifestyle for many, the growing popularity of urban and rooftop gardens in the last decade has been significant. The development of the nouveau foodie persona, and the rise of the farm-to-table movement, have played a huge role in encouraging otherwise cement-treading, air-conditioned dwelling individuals to pick up a spade and bend from the waist for hours upon hours to tend a plot.