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Once known as “The Garden City of the South,” Acres Homes was built on self-sufficiency, a place where Black families could own land, raise livestock, and grow enough vegetables to feed entire blocks from their backyard gardens. It was a community rooted in hard work, generosity, and pride. But as the city expanded, many of…
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Much like fashion, garden styles come and go. Vintage landscaping design might be just what you need if you’re tired of modern landscaping and you’re yearning for the romanticism of yesteryear. The term ‘vintage’ encompasses a variety of gardening trends from different eras. Whether you’re inspired by the architectural gardens of Paris, the romantic winding…
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I’m truly dreaming about the day I’ve got an actual backyard to deck out — but for now, I’m making do with my small apartment balcony. It started off as a boring and beige rectangle, and I’ve spent the past year slowly turning it into the perfect space for hanging out and enjoying the sunshine.…
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A beautifully-maintained garden is one of the easiest ways to boost the value of your home, and experts have revealed the colours you should paint your garden fence to improve your home’s value. Your garden fence paint ideas can have a huge impact on your home’s appeal. Of the garden features that will help sell…
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These indoor garden ideas prove that no matter the size, style, or location of your home, it is completely possible to live with plants and to have a little garden at home. All you have to do is to choose the right varieties. ‘When it comes to indoor plants, consider ones that can thrive in…
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Southampton, New York (Image credit: Courtesy image) Landscaped with dogwood and cherry trees, perennial flower gardens, and evergreens, this restored 1907 cedar-shingled home in the Hamptons includes stained glass, crown molding, wood panels, and built-ins, plus a high-end country kitchen with an eat-in butcher-block island. (Image credit: Courtesy image) A large, screened porch faces a…
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Tiny houses have been having a moment for a while now. In an age of rising housing costs, concerns about sustainability, and a desire to declutter and simplify life, small houses appeal to many. The term “tiny house” has come to encompass a lifestyle that values smaller, simpler, and more affordable homes that are larger…
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The annual Homes & Gardens Design Awards is a recognition of the best names in design. From private homes and boutique hotels to gardens and restaurants, this year’s project winners demonstrate why design excellence transcends boundaries – creating environments that are as functional as they are beautiful. 1. Best UK residential project Winner: Chelsea Barracks…