I think that there is an almost universal desire to create landscapes that provide seasonal color through the year. Color is provided primarily by plants that produce showy flowers, but there are some ...

Severe freezes this winter have left our landscapes less attractive than usual as we begin to move into spring. Tropical plants that might otherwise be contributing foliage are brown or have been cut ...

Color is so much a part of our lives that we often take it for granted, until we have to plan a color scheme for our home landscape. When faced with an almost endless variety of colors to choose from, ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island homeowners do not disappoint when it comes to color schemes on the exterior of their homes. Every color house under the sun can be found from the North Shore to the ...

Gemma is an experienced freelance writer who has spent the last five years focusing on expert-driven content relating to homes and gardens. She has contributed to several lifestyle publications ...

If you're planning a revamp and thinking about redecorating, take a little time to think about warm color schemes. It makes good sense to not only think about your choice of colors, but also the ...

Understanding the elements of color, texture and scale will bring you closer to achieving the landscape design of your dreams. The use of color is probably the most complex of the three, because it ...

“When working in historical houses, I love to create a balance of color and light— often painting the walls a soft neutral white (Farrow & Ball’s All White is a favorite) and then punching the trim, ...

It is an interesting time in the flower garden. Many cool weather annuals, such as snapdragons, dianthus, calendula, alyssum, ornamental kale and petunias, can be planted now, and at the same time, we ...