Designing a garden on a slope might seem daunting at first, but with the right approach, a hillside garden can easily become a focal point of your landscape. Whether you’re working with a gentle incline or a steep hill, there are so many ways to turn that space into something both practical and picturesque. From terraced garden beds to charming stone steps that wind through the trees, sloped gardens offer many unique design possibilities. In this post, we’ll walk through design tips, low-maintenance plants, and hardscaping ideas like retaining walls and pathways.
How to Decorate with Botanical Prints for a Timeless Look
Looking to add artwork to your home on a budget? Botanical prints are a beautiful and versatile way to make that happen. In this post, you’ll learn how to decorate with botanical artwork in a way that feels intentional and timeless. You’ll also get tips for where to source high-quality vintage and reproduction prints, how to style them alongside wallpaper and upholstery, and advice for framing them beautifully on a budget.
Japanese Maple Landscaping – Your Guide to Designing a Beautiful Garden
Japanese maples bring four-season interest to the garden with delicate spring foliage, rich summer color, fiery autumn leaves, and beautiful bare winter structure. Their size makes them ideal for layering in beds or showcasing as focal points, and they thrive in partial shade, making them a versatile option under tree canopies or in dappled light corners.
They come in hundreds of cultivars with variations in leaf shape, size, color, and form, from low-growing mounding types to upright trees reaching 15 to 25 feet tall.
Learn how to design a beautiful landscape with Japanese maples with this comprehensive guide!
Small Entryway Decorating Ideas That Will Make a Huge Impact
Your entryway sets the tone for the rest of your home as it is the first space guests see when they enter your home. Whether you’re working with a narrow hallway, a petite vestibule, or a simple spot just inside the front door, thoughtful styling can turn your small entryway into a space that feels curated, collected, and welcoming.
This guide covers everything from flooring and rugs to lighting, table styling, and smart storage. You’ll also find clever ideas to help your small space feel much larger, all while staying true to your personal aesthetic.
7 Limelight Hydrangea Companion Planting Ideas You Need To Try
Limelight hydrangeas have long held a beloved place in the garden world. With their cone-shaped chartreuse blooms that shift to soft pinks in late summer and fall, Limelight hydrangeas add color, structure, and drama to any landscape. But as beautiful as these shrubs are on their own, pairing them with the right companion planting scheme for your Limelight hydrangeas can really elevate your entire garden design.
How to Create the Perfect Outdoor Dining Space: Design Tips + Ideas
There’s something endlessly charming about dining outdoors during the summer months: whether it’s a long, lingering lunch under the trees, a candlelit dinner on the patio, or a casual brunch surrounded by blooms in the garden. The way we design our outdoor dining spaces can set the tone for the gatherings that we hold. Below, we’ll explore different patio décor styles, tips for styling your outdoor dining space to create a welcoming space for entertaining, and where to shop for outdoor furniture by price point.
