Jo Batzer paints with plants. She draws with driftwood and sketches with saplings.  One look at her garden and you see she is an artist.  Colors, textures and shapes flow together and then play off...

What is a specimen tree? Specimens are often highly ornamental or eye-catching trees planted apart from other trees or tree groupings. Their interesting attributes make them the perfect centerpiece...

Summer brings an abundance of blooms at the Missouri Botanical Garden, from Japanese water irises to Asiatic lilies. Roses, too, are among the flowers blooming, and one rose is especially intriguing...

It was love at first sight when the owners purchased their Creve Coeur home on a quiet private road amidst the neighborhood’s quaint setting and beloved parklands. The classic Nantucket-style...

With plans underway to transform their back yard into an urban oasis, city homeowners knew that installing a pool also created a need for a shaded entertainment space to maximize its usability. Ladd...

Titans of Industry: The industrial revolution heavily influenced the Art Deco design era after large quantities of sleek metal became more available. Incorporate metal work into your space in both...