That Breathless feeling is a good thing in the summer landscape

| |Thursday, Feb. 04, 2010

Sometimes the competition in the world can leave you breathless. In the plant world it's certainly more than a figure of speech as a new euphorbia series, Breathless, is making its debut this year.Read more

One to grow: Crested leopard plant

Thursday, Feb. 04, 2010

Crested leopard plantRead more

It's tater time in the garden

| Thursday, Feb. 04, 2010

Seed potatoes are available at local feed stores and now until mid-February is a good time to plant.Read more

Get started on developing your landscape

| |Friday, Feb. 05, 2010

Think of trees, shrubs and plants as furniture, lamps and paintings and you will be well on your way to assembling an eye-pleasing landscapeRead more

On the shelf: Setting the table

Friday, Feb. 05, 2010

Using pieces from the past helps to set a mood when you're setting the table.Read more

Valentine's Day treats

Friday, Feb. 05, 2010

We love this trio of new Crate & Barrel cupcake products for Valentine's Day.Read more

Make a modern version of sailors' valentines

Friday, Feb. 05, 2010

While traditional gifts like candy, flowers and cards are wonderful for Valentine's Day, why not make an investment of time instead to show someone how much he or she means to you?Read more

Homemade gifts kids can give their valentines

| |Tuesday, Feb. 02, 2010

Homemade, inexpensive gifts kids can give their valentines.Read more

Just redo it: An expert tells you how to build on trends in your kitchen and bath

| |Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010

Kitchen and bathrooms are the most important rooms in the house when it comes to remodeling, selling and buying. According to the Association of National Homebuilders, improvements in these extensively plumbed rooms also carry one of the largest rates of return when houses are sold.Read more

Tough-growing lantanas just got even more attractive

| |Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010

Look for Bandito lantanas to come blazing to the front of the flower border in landscapes all across the country this spring and summer thanks to their rich colors, compact habit and rugged performance.Read more