Lifestyle & Trends - Lawn & Garden

Prepare now for a dream summer outdoor living space

Beat the winter blues by taking the first steps to create a summer backyard oasis. By preparing now, you'll be ready to install - and enjoy - a dream deck once warmer weather arrives.

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Retaining walls and pavers add curb appeal to your front entry

Front-porch entertaining is making a comeback in America's neighborhoods, thanks to homeowners' renewed interest in beautifying the front entries of their homes. The days of uninspired concrete front stoops have passed, giving way to elegant combinations of freestanding walls, columns and matching pavers to create welcoming entrances that also serve as gathering places.

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Top 2012 garden and lifestyle trends: cultivate the new good life with the power of plants

Besides beautifying our homes and gardens, plants play a vital role in our health and well-being. They elicit powerful positive emotions, revive neighborhoods, and influence everything from what we eat to life's milestones. Here are the top trends for 2012.

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Garden accents for the holidays

As autumn fades and winter draws near, homes begin to reflect the approaching holiday season. For many of us, the cooler weather also signifies a lifestyle change.

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How to protect your landscaping during the snow season

You work hard on your lawn and landscaping during the spring and summer. Now it's fall, and time to get ready for winter. But when winter actually gets here, what can you do to keep your landscaping healthy and attractive when the wind is howling, the ground is frozen, and snow and ice blanket your lawn and garden?

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