Our favorite spot to spend time outside in the summer is our back patio. We love to sit there and read on sunny days while the kids play in the sandbox or the sprinkler. It’s large enough for Lucy to ...

Well-maintained greenery adds charm to any outdoor space, be it a sprawling garden or a cozy balcony nook. However, the best outdoor planters serve a purpose beyond aesthetics. They should be sized ...

Steve Gerischer was kneeling over a plastic tub filled with a brown concoction. His sleeves were rolled up and he was almost elbow-deep into the mix, but then he paused to smile as he tried to explain ...

Whether you live on acres of space in the country, or in the city with access to a balcony, planters are an easy way to bring flowers, herbs, and vegetables closer to your living space. With a few ...

City sidewalks don't provide the best environment for a tree to grow, but a city effort aims to change that. As part of a plan to spruce up downtown, the city of Sioux Falls is replacing planters with ...

Self-watering planters aren’t just for plant novices, forgetful people or overzealous waterers. Even the best plant parents can benefit from having a self-watering planter (or two) since they ...

Not many people will opt for a black pallet in any design project. But Rinita Jain, a flower enthusiast pulled off a stunning outdoors with black planters. This is in her home which is located along ...

Barrington officials this week previewed plans for an overhaul of the downtown streetscape. Daniel Grove, landscape architect and planner with Warrenville-based consultant Kimley-Horn, shared several ...