I’ve noticed that some people confuse the terms perennial and annual. As we kick off a new growing season, let’s refresh our memory. Perennials are...
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The Arb Shares Plant Picks To Add Visual Interest Year Round
Spring plantings can have a lot to offer in summer, fall and winter. We get it. Winter’s color palette can be a bit monochromatic. While we...
Welcome to the Floor Show
Retailer offers insight into finding the perfect vintage rug. Impactful design comes with an anchor—an element upon which the entire space is...
Discover the History Behind Your Home
Homes hold stories of the past and progress. For older homes, those stories can be mysterious. If you own a story-filled house in the Lake...
April Boasts Both Earth Day and Arbor Day
Remember: Not all trees are created equal. Some native species (keystone plants) out preform the rest in benefiting the environment. Native insects...
Arborist Gets to the Root of Wayzata
Trees are some of Wayzata’s most important residents. Consider the facts: It’s estimated that more than 40 million American elm trees, which once...
Finding Heirloom Furniture That’s Built To Last
Retailer offers the finer points of furniture shopping. The process of shopping for new home furniture is no longer as straightforward as stepping...
Bring The Romance Of Paris Under Your Roof
Chazin Interiors elevates homes from ordinaire to magnifique. When developing a home’s décor sensibilities, one often searches for that bit of je ne...
A Fresh Take On Valentine’s Day Gifts
Flower farm offers a new twist on the tried-and-true V-Day bouquet. Coming up with fresh ideas for Valentine’s Day gifts can become, dare we say,...
Greenwood Homeowners Add a Personal Touch to Their Kitchen
Mosaic artist recreates St. Albans Bay. Who knew that restrooms at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) could inspire a stunning kitchen...
The Gift That Keeps on Growing
At this time of year, we are reminded of family traditions—small acts that can grow in meaning with each consecutive year. It’s the passing of time...
Brighten Your Home with Beautiful Jewel Tones
Coat your home with warmth, intrigue and “a little mystery.” From rich emerald green to vibrant ruby red, jewel-toned colors are quite popular in...
Building Suite Relationships with an In-Law Suite
Wayzata homeowners make special additions. Inspiration for personalizing a home can run deeper than its interior décor elements or curb-appeal...
Growing Pains: How to Conquer Buckthorn
Get a handle on an invasive species and create beauty and biodiversity. Is there really a gardening season? Any time of year is the right time to...
Relaxing Sauna Retreat Turns into Permanent Ritual
Lake Minnetonka sauna draws on the tradition of Finnish bathing. Last winter, Andrew Mahoney cut a hole in Lake Minnetonka. He placed a wooden board...
Custom Stone Fountains Add Focal Point to Gardens
Tonka Bay Fountains creates art from pure nature. Nature soothes, which is why Scott Estrem uses it as the foundation for his creations with Tonka...
Autumn Garden Guide to Perennials
Gardener shares strategies on how to divvy up your perennials this fall. With fall in the air and winter creeping closer, the time is now to begin...
The Andersen Horticultural Library: Hidden Gem of the Arb
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a top destination all year long, but, each month, it boasts its own unique attractions. In July, visitors can...
Very Peri, 2022’s Color of the Year
Amp up your life’s color story. We can’t name a best color of the year. Can you? Try as we might, we’re just too partial to so many entries on the...
Plant with Purpose
I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t have a green thumb, but I sure love trying to create beauty in the garden each spring. My success, albeit...
