Born in the U.S.A.: Native Wisterias
In the unofficial spring competition to be the biggest, most bodacious bloomer in the landscape, wisterias often emerge the winner, displaying broad swaths of…
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Basil Beyond the Box
American gardeners have grown basil as a helpful culinary herb for centuries, and no doubt it will be extensively planted yet again this spring….
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The Best from the Dark Side
The New Year stirs gardeners’ souls to plan and prepare for yet another growing season, with thoughts mainly turning to searching for eye-catching plants…
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Just Add Color
Bored with those same four walls? So are we. But no worries: We've tapped into the awesome talents of the Maggy Award winners for…
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The Case for Aucuba
Aucuba was introduced to Western gardens from the Far East in the late 18th century, and after 200 years-plus of reliable displays in American…
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Fa-La-La Fabulous
Easy ways to transform your home for the holidays “Home for the holidays” has added meaning this year for Michael Schram and Barbara Greising,…
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How to Work with an Interior Designer
Prioritize. Make a list and organize your thoughts before meeting with a designer. Ask for references. Portfolios are good, but referrals are better. Ask…
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Lighten Up
Open layout shows off classic colors Grace Shearer loves her beautiful brick home in Fuquay-Varina, but there came a day when she decided its…
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Fall for Purple
Autumn is on the way, and soon area landscapes will be aglow with vibrant oranges, reds and yellows. So, in the middle of this…
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A Vintage Vision
If these walls could talk, they’d tell the tales of newlyweds Turner and Amelia Smith, who built this center-hall farmhouse in 1886. Today, the…
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