Moon gardens are a backyard oasis designed for  unwinding in the evening, and of course, the occasional dinner party or wine tasting. These gardens go against the grain with their monochromatic design, understated beauty and moon loving plants. Unlike daytime gardens that often burst with color, plants with white or silver features are favored by moon... [Read more...]

Exterior lighting facilitates the enjoyment of outdoor living. Make the most of your outdoor spaces with a few effective lighting techniques by lighting designer Randall Whitehead. Natural lighting best illuminates your outdoor spaces. Mimic the effect of a full moon by varying your light sources. Mount lamps that point up and down. While you may vary... [Read more...]

The sightings of graceful deer and frolicking rabbits can be magical—until they devour your garden! Here are a few recommendations from Better Homes and Gardens for plants that look lovely and won’t tempt our mammalian neighbors. Allium, the little bursting firework of color, is generally deer and rabbit resistant regardless of the color, blooming... [Read more...]

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