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Great Design Plant: Arctostaphylos Glauca Nourishes and Delights (7 photos)

As with many manzanitas, big berry (Arctostaphylos glauca) has an architectural structure with dark red seasonally peeling bark and sinuous branches that add a sculptural sensibility to a rugged or natural garden. Its extra-large namesake berries are up to ½-inch across and are… , Great Design Plant: Arctostaphylos Glauca Nourishes and Delights (7 photos), http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/31370767/list/great-design-plant-arctostaphylos-glauca-nourishes-and-delights/,…

Guest Picks: Stylish Desks for the Student in All of Us (19 photos)

It’s that time again: Back-to-school week has arrived after a whirlwind summer. Deep down I’m excited about the chance to start fresh and get organized. It is almost like the new year with hopeful resolutions regarding homework, reading and mile-high piles of paperwork. Give me a month and that… , Guest Picks: Stylish Desks for…

Lighten Up — or Brighten Up — With Yellow (22 photos)

Yellow can be soft or shocking, add energy or a mellow vibe, and exude country charm or edgy, modern appeal. In other words, it’s a versatile color that can work in any room. However, while many people love the sunny shade, they tend to steer clear of it when decorating, fearing it may overpower their……

Inside Houzz: A Walnut Wall of Storage Opens Up a Kitchen (8 photos)

Traditional kitchens reign supreme in this particular suburb of Philadelphia. And that’s exactly what this family of four didn’t want. So finding a local designer to do something different proved challenging. “They didn’t get what we were looking for,” says one of the homeowners. “We… , Inside Houzz: A Walnut Wall of Storage Opens Up…

Be Your Own Wildflower Nursery (10 photos)

My garden just turned 6 years old. For years, I kept buying new plants to fill in the gaps — even after I had no gaps left. It got to the point where if I was near a nursery while running errands, I’d poke my head in and nab a few things — especially in…