Your perennials bloom and spread, the trees are growing. The hardscape — fences, gates, walkways, patios, decks — is in place. Just the right shrubbery provides a perfect backdrop for the meandering ...

Gardens are crafted spaces, composed of both living and non-living elements. Garden ornaments, objects that are part of the garden design, have rich histories, sometimes rivaling the living landscapes ...

Welcome to Declassified, a weekly humor column. Say what you like about the European Parliament (no, really, say what you like), but it does shine a light on sub-sections of the continent that may not ...

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Your garden is your own slice of nature's beauty. It's where every flower, leaf, and ray of sunlight comes together to make a peaceful retreat. But what really turns this space from just nice to truly ...