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home SHADES OF ROMANCEAs a backdrop or an accent,were in love with lavender.
ROOM TO GROWA tidy, tricked-out potting benchtucks into any outdoor corner.
ITS NATURALLiving and work spaces sharean inspirationthe garden.
SPRING CLEANINGTIPS & TRICKSGet it done easily with time-and effort-saving strategies.
A BETTER VIEWA beautiful view was a majorbenefit of this kitchen remodel.
PERFECT PLANTERSExpert advice to get containergardens growing.
SMALL WONDEREven a tiny garden can yieldan abundance of produce.
GARDEN KNOWHOWTwo-tone petunias, ergonomictools, and more.
style PRINTS CHARMINGStride into spring with a freshpair of patterned pants.
FACE VALUEProducts and practices thatwill keep you looking young.
food POT ROASTHow to get this succulent, savory
favorite just right. DELICIOUS EVERY DAYThree great recipes that usewhat you already have.
better LIVE WELLBe smarter about marriagedisputes, credit cards, and more.
ARRANGE FLOWERSEven a grocery store bouquetcan become a gorgeous display.
family INTEGRITYThis month in The Good KidProject: doing the right thing.
EASY LISTENINGThese four musical cities area treat for the ears.
health STAY AT YOURHAPPY WEIGHTYour metabolism is trying to slowdown. You dont have to let it.
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100features outside, come on in!Botanical patterns and every possible shade of green turna suburban D.C. home into a lush oasis.
easy-growing perennialsLongtime gardeners have learned to rely on low-maintenanceborders to beautify their Michigan landscape.
eat your veggiesWith these 11 recipes that showcase fresh spring produce,
you wont have to urge anyone to dig in.
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Editor in Chief
Gardens ofEvery Variety
Long before the calendar turns to March,
passionate gardeners are planning. They
pore over catalogs, review journals, and
compile to-do lists in anticipation of
the first warm days. Others of us wait
for spring to give us a nudge. And why
not? Garden love isnt confined to those
with oodles of time and horticulturalknowledge. There are as many shades
of gardeningand gardensas there
are greens in spring foliage. Container
gardens deliver high impact from a manageable commitment. Big and small
edible gardens bring healthy homegrown produce to our tables. And cutting
gardens fill our vases for parties or for everyday pleasure.
Even at the beginner level, gardening gives us the opportunity to grow
beauty around us (and to have fun getting our fingers dirty). No matter where
you fall on the green-thumb spectrum, our annual Garden Issue will get you
off to a great start. Youll find inspiration and specifics for a lush perennial
border,page 58. We have a primer on small-plot vegetable gardening,page 78.
Having upgraded my own deck last fall, Im particularly motivated by thePerfect Planters guide,page 66, with design tips and growing advice for patio
containersthe easiest form of outdoor decorating. Our digital edition takes
planning one step further by providing an interactive tool that lets you mix and
match more than 80 combinations to visualize your next container design.
Beyond the garden, this months home section helps you bring natural elements
inside and connect indoor rooms to out. Our food section brings you new ways
to prepare tender spring vegetables in ways your family will love. (Executive
editor Oma Blaise Ford prepared Pasta and Peas,page 103, for her elementary-age
youngsters, who typically wont touch a pea. They begged for more.)
Whatever your garden plans this spring, our website, BHG.com, is ready to help.
We offer nearly 200 free plans and an extensive video library. Coming this spring,
our Plant Encyclopedia will work seamlessly across your desktop, smartphone,and tablet devices with an improved search, making it even easier to find the
perfect plant. Wed love to help you green up your thumb and your garden.
Follow us onInstagramGet inside peeks atthe Better Homes andGardens Test Garden.@betterhomesandgardens
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With KitchenAidappliances, youre surrounded by stainless sous chefs.
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FLOWERING
FAVORHyacinths insmall rusticpots makefragrant takehome gifts.
IN BLOOMSprings impending arrivalis the perfect excuse for a
party. Welcome yourguests (and the warmerweather) with thesegarden-fresh ideas.
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Spread sphagnummoss down thetable to create aliving runner.Use edible flowers
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WHAT IT ISSpring gardenparty with Melissa and AddisonSearles, owners of TwigssFloral Studio in Danville,California (twigss.com).
THE BASICSBring the partyto life with lush spring blooms
and flower-pattern accents.TABLETOP TIPAnchor thetable with one largearrangement of flowers andspread out the rest inindividual vases or pots soeveryone at the table has freshflowers to enjoy, Melissa says.
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The sipping gardenAmy Stewart, drinkspert and author of The
Drunken Botanist, is on a mission to bring a tipsy
twist to garden beds. And shes not just pluggingthe essentials like easy-to-grow mint (mojito,
anyone?) or basil for cocktail gardens. Stewart
swears by crunchy celery: I like Red Venture,
which has beautiful red stalks about the diameter
of a pencil that make the best swizzle sticks,
she says. Just one, muddled into gin and vodka
drinks, adds wonderful, savory flavor. Visit
BHG.com/CocktailGardenfor a planting guide and
drunkenbotanist.com/recipesfor more sippable ideas.
Nate BerkusSpring for me is deep-clean mode. Theres notan inside of a drawerthats safe.
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the car, new linens
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About timeDaylight saving time returns this month, so we
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But were loving one clever readers tradition of
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off spring. Set clocks ahead on March 9.
Happy daysWhether or not you actually hop on a plane, we th ink
everyone, everywhere, can agree to take a spring
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cute critters, heartfelt homecomings, and creative
proposals you could possibly want. Or downloadHappier (happier.com), a free social gratitude journa l
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This year, try a hybrid
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these will be the seasons
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happy indoors. Pint-sizeblooms and delicategreens wake upwinter-weary homes.
SEE YOUNEXT YEARAfter theflowers fadeplant bulbsin the gardenfor bloomsnext spring.
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From the front door to the back screen porch,this home puts out the welcome mat for theglorious greens of nature.
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A chartreuse door,opposite, sets the tonefor this homes nature-inspired style. Everygreen imaginable is inthis house, designerLauren Liess says. In theliving room, this photo,an olive green leathersofa is a fresh departure
from the usual brown.
WHITEOUTWant storage torecede into thebackground? Go
with neutrals
here, and letfurnishings star.
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TRY THISA desk stands infor a sofa table
function galore!
trolling through house after house in search
of the perfect family home, Katy Hollis kept replaying
in her mind a question from her then-4-year-old son.
Whats that green thing people have at their houses?
Alex had asked as they headed to a park near their
condo, not quite remembering the word. You mean a
yard? Katy responded with a quizzical look.
So its not surprising that a big yard where their twoboys could go crazy sold Katy and her husband on their
1970s split-level home in a Washington, D.C., suburb.
When I walked in the front door, I could see straight
out to the back and a canopy of trees, Katy says.
Today, the home has that green thing going
inside, too. Katys favorite color threads through
itsometimes in lively chartreuse and sometimes
mellowing to olive. Botanicals that designer Lauren
Liess brought in via fabrics and art bring rooms to life.
The living room is asnapshot of the homestraditional/modernblend. Large-scalepatterns in bold colorsbring modern vervehomeowner Katy Hollisstyleto classic piecesthat suit her husbandstraditional tastes.
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Steal Laurens secrets!Designer Lauren Liess shares her best tipsfor mixing patterns in our Style Spottersblog. BHG.com/Lauren
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SURPRISE!Chalkboardpaint overfiberboardgives the lookof honedgranite.
Theres also a do-what-comes-naturally vibe to the
home. I wanted a house where you can put your feet
up on the furniture and relax, Katy says.
Katy got her wish. Alex, now 13, and Max, 10, toss
their drum practice pads on the kitchen island and
start jamming. Guests jot notes on the dining rooms
chalkboard-topped sideboard, which also becomes a
calendar counting down to summer. And Katy made apoint to take bookworm Max shopping to ensure that
chairs would be comfy for him to curl up and read.
Starting at 5:30 a.m. when Katy rouses Alex for
breakfast, the home is as full of life as the trees
flourishing outside the windows and doors. This house
gave us a great yard, Katy says, but it also gave us a
place where we can really connect as a family. Q
The dining room handles Saturday night board games
as easily as it does formal dinners for the Hollis family,
including Katy and sons Alex and Max, above left. Botanical
prints, above, and cuttings from the garden, left, are a
super easy way to bring the outdoors in.
For buying information see page 150
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DAY JOBA Chicago interiordesigner known for hercolor sense, Anne considerspale purple a necessity ina home.
WHY THE LOYALTY?Ithink its a neutral, shesays. Its close enough togray that it works in any sort
of interior.THE RIGHT SHADEBanishvisions of Barney thedinosaur. People thinkthe color is childish oroverbearing, but if you stayin the whispery purples,theres a sense of restraintabout the color thats reallyappealing, Anne says.
TEAM PLAYERLavenderis not a soloist; it needsharmony. Avoid using itin a kitchen or bathroom,she says. With limitedcomplements of pattern,texture, and color, It getsold really quick.
SHINE ONGenerally,choose flat-finish paint forwalls. Glossy lavenderworks in an entryway whereyou want to have a wowmoment, she says.
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Pale, ethereal purple makes a roomlivelier. Its the perfect backdrop
because it elevates a rooms elements.Anne Coyle
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Room to GrowEven the smallest space can be
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Call to order(and style)A hardworking potting benchis to gardeners what a well-
stocked pantry is to chefs,says Janna Lufkin, a stylist,organization expert, and avidgardener. Here are a few of her tips:
SEED PLANNER Keep track of what you plant and whenby attaching seed packets to burlap strips, left. Use amagnetic strip ($14.99; containerstore.com) and copperplant tags ($10.95 for 20; territorialseed.com) to labelthe strips by season.
CONTAIN IT Give your potting bench a clean look byusing containers in one or two materials. Galvanizedbins and woven baskets have a natural look, Janna says,and their neutral hues work with bright colors.
GO VERTICAL Look to walls for additional storage space.Add a shelf for bins and baskets. Hooks are great forhand tools, watering cans, even pots, Janna says.
FRESH STARTFor long-lasting coloron a painted woodenbench, use a primerand exterior paint.
SWEEP OF COLORHand-dyed sorghumbrooms make cleanupfun. Well, almost.
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POTTING PLAYLISTSGarden to yourfavorite tunes witha solar-powered,wireless Eton RuggedRukus speaker. $74.63;amazon.com Q
WHEEL DEALPlant bags ($8;
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BIN THEREGalvanized bins aregreat for bulbs, handtools, or bags offertilizer. $9.74;walmart.com
OUTDOOR OUTFITTERSPerk up your gardenattire with Orla Kielygarden gloves. $23;burkedecor.com
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AT HOME WITH ChristinaWeber (far left), creative forcebehind Studiopatrs hand-
printed tea towels and aprons.OBSESSIONIm obsessedwith leaves. Im alwayspicking them up, even whenI travel. Each one is a thingof beauty.
WORDS TO LIVE BYUsefuland beautiful. Those twowords motivate me in mywork and at home.
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Whether pulling together rooms in her home or designs in hertextile studio just down the stairs, Christina Weber finds inspiration
right outside the door. | |
Home. Business. Garden. Life.For Christina Weber, its all hereat one address. Four years
ago, this graphic designer, who has been producing catalogs
for kitchenware giant Williams-Sonoma since 1995, drew on
that experience to start her own little textile design company,
Studiopatr. Heres how she turned adjoining spaces at her San
Francisco apartment into a singular live-work-inspire home.
Start simply. Christina uses plain linen as a canvas for
the bold, colorful prints on her tea towels, and her interiors
share a similar starting point. I like neutral backgrounds,
she says. Its like a white sheet of paper. Its whats there
before you create something wonderful.
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Connect with nature.Her best design decision, Christina
says, was opting for French doors in her living room and studio
to welcome leafy views and sunlight. It creates such a great
flow, Christina says. And the light washing in brings the
different neutral colors on my walls and furnishings to life.
Layer in personality. With a neutral backdrop, the colors
and patterns I do put in get noticed, Christina says, whether
she uses a subtle stripe on the sofa, cheery aqua solids on
cushions, or playful patterns on pillows and tea towels. Some
speak to Christinas love of bold, modern graphics. Others have
a more direct message, like a pair of pillows in the living room.
They remind Christina that life is best lived in slow motion.
Plant something. For Christina, that means a garden
getaway in her small backyard, but it can be as simple as pots
on the patioanything to keep the magic of nature near. Just
taking five minutes away from the computer screen to go out
and water the hydrangeas is so therapeutic, she says.
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Sprinkling in wood furnishings adds warmth to
Christinas neutral-based living room, opposite
top, and eating nook, this photo. Aqua accents
were inspired by artwork. Just downstairs is the
garden, opposite bottom,where Christina
planted vines to cover a chain-link fence. The
bench is her favorite spot to grab lunchand a
bit of fresh air.
SPEAK UPWant uniquewall art?Painted-onHelvetica lettersspellfun.
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Take inspiration from what you love. For Christina,
thats nature, of course, but also cooking and eating well. Inthe morning, she might stroll out with a cup of coffee to watch
hummingbirds flit about what she calls her wabi-sabi garden.
Its modeled on a Japanese aesthetic that embraces imperfect,
impermanent beauty. Im not a garden designer, Christina
says. All I did was put in a lot of my favorite thingslike
Meyer lemon trees and hydrangeas. I just wanted to be able
to go pick something. Throughout the day, she calls on those
snippings to shape patterns as she works in her studio. In the
evening, living creatively means trying out a new recipe. It
seems natural that my love of cooking, my love of design, and
my love of nature all came together in my work, Christina
says. And its fitting that the simple linen tea towel, which youcan find in any kitchen, became the canvas for my work.
Leaves, branches,snippings fromthe gardentheyjust seemto find their
way into mydesigns.
Christina Weber
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GO BIGScan in a leaf,enlarge it,and print forinstant art.
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Studiopatr is Christinas shorthand for pattern
studio, and in her work space,this photo,
pattern is everywhere. Christina and a small
staff collaborate with local screeners and sewing
companies to produce hand-printed textiles,
opposite bottom. The tea towels work hard in her
own kitchen, opposite left,a 1920s space
remodeled for modern function. Q
BRIGHT SPOTMake thefunctionalbeautifulevena support beam.
winWere giving away an apron and teatowel set from Studiopatr. Enter to winat BHG.com/WinApronon March 20.See details on page 150.
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CEILING FANSSlip a pillowcase overceiling fan blades, oneat a time, then wipe.Dust falls into thepillowcase, not on yourfurniture and floors.Leslie Reichert,greencleaningcoach.com
WOODWORKTo remove dust anddirt buildup fromwoodwork and leaveit looking shiny, wipedown using a mixof 1 part lemon oil to1 part white vinegar.
LIGHT FIXTURESRun removable glasspieces, such as domes,through the dishwasher.Run a drying cycle, too,to reduce spotting.Amanda Thomas,moxie-girl.com
MATTRESSESHave your kids jump onthe bed to bring up dustfrom inside. Thenvacuum the mattresstop. (If your vacuum hasa beater bar, turn thebar off first.) MaryFindley, goclean.com
WINDOWTREATMENTSInstead of taking themdown, just shake themout to remove loosedust. Then vacuum fromtop to bottom using theupholstery attachment.
We asked people who clean for a living to sharetheir secrets and shortcuts for doing it as painlesslyas possible. Because even the pros know theresmore to life than cleaning!
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Smart basicsHeres how to approach just about anycleaning job for maximum results in
minimum time:
NEVER USE A DIRTY CLOTH.Keep a backupclean cloth ready in soapy water, and abucket of plain water for rinsing the cloth.
START AT THE TOP.Clean a room from topto bottom, left to right. That way you wontmiss often-forgotten spots like door frames,windowsills, and crown molding.
USE TWO HANDS.When dusting or cleaningany flat surface, put cloths in both hands.The right hand circles in one direction andthe left in the other.
MICROWAVEMix 1 Tbsp. distilledwhite vinegar and cup water in a bowl.
Bring it to a boil in themicrowave and let it sitfor 5 minutes. The steamwill loosen dried-on foodso you can easily wipe itaway. Mary Findley,goclean.com
SHOWERCURTAINLet the curtain soak for30 minutes in water anddetergent, machine-wash it on the regularcycle, then throw it in
the dryer for 10 minutesto remove dampness,and hang. Meg Roberts,mollymaid.com
GLASS SHOWERDOORSClean themthoroughly, then polishwith lemon oil to helprepel future soap build-up. Station a squeegeein each stall for quickpost-shower wipe downs.Learn to clean yourtoilet in 5 seconds flat.BHG.com/Toilet
OVEN RACKSAND DRIP PANSPlace them in a plasticbag and spray with
degreaser. Close thebag tightly and let it sitfor 30 minutes. Thenrinse the racks andpans in the sink and dry.Debra Johnson,merrymaids.com
RUGSTurn the rug over anduse a vacuum with abeater bar to loosendeep dust, allergens,and spores. Thenvacuum the top.
Derek Christian,cleaningbusinesstoday.com
CLOSET FLOORSClear them off! Clothingsheds dust particlesconstantly. If the floorsare cluttered, it wont beeasy to remove thatdustand every timeyou open the closet, youwill bring all that dustinto the air.Matt Ricketts,betterlifemaids.com
VENTSUse a hose attachmentwith a brush to vacuumthe outside of a vent,then scrub it with warm,soapy water and a softbrush. Derek Christian,cleaningbusinesstoday.com
DISHWASHERAdd 1 cup baking sodato the bottom of yourempty dishwasher and
let it sit overnight. Runthe hottest possiblecycle using vinegarinstead of detergentto clean and deodorizeyour dishwasher.Remember to removedebris from the filter.Bye-bye, dirt and odors.Melissa Maker,cleanmyspace.com
GARBAGEDISPOSALDebris getscaught on the undersideof the disposals splash
guard, so put on a gloveand use a cloth soakedin disinfectant to wipethe underside of theblack rubber ring.Meg Roberts,mollymaid.com
NONSELFCLEANING OVENFor burnt-on food atthe base of the oven,sprinkle baking sodaand spray with distilledwhite vinegar. The
mixture will foam. Letit sit overnight, thenremove it using a damprag. Leslie Reichert,greencleaningcoach.com
BLINDSPut an old sock on onehand and spritz it withwater. Grip each panelof the blind and pullfrom one end to theother, removing dustfrom both sides of theslat at once.Melissa Maker,cleanmyspace.com CABINETSUse your vacuums
brush attachmentto pick up dustand crumbs inside.Outside, concentrateon the area around thehardware, using a clothdampened with warmwater and Murphy OilSoap. Debra Johnson,merrymaids.com
DOORSThe front and interiorgarage doors areusually the worst.Scrub a painted doorwith a mixture of gentledish soap and warmwater. Clean scuffmarks with a Mr. CleanMagic Eraser. To cleana wood door, usefurniture polish or an oilsoap. Derek Christian,cleaningbusinesstoday.com
SecretweaponsOur experts swear bythese cleaning products,which you may not haveheard of:
ZEP HEAVYDUTY CITRUSDEGREASERcleans cookingoil from cabinets near thestove. Look for it in the paintsection at your home center.
BAR KEEPERS FRIENDCLEANSERhas a combo ofmild abrasives and oxalicacid that removes baked-onfood, tea and coffee stains,
and rust.
I CAN SEE CLEARLY, WOW!NATURAL GLASS CLEANERis solvent-free, so you canclean the window trim,sill, sash, and tray withoutdamaging painted or vinylsurfaces.
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FLAT CEILINGSSweep the ceilingwith a broom, keepingit at an angle so mostof the dust particlesfall ahead, not on top,of you. Debra Johnson,merrymaids.com
POPCORN
CEILINGS Roll a damphigh-nap paint rollerover the ceiling to pickup dust and cobwebswithout knocking downpieces of the ceiling theway sweeping would.
APPLIANCESCotton swabs do a greatjob of cleaning aroundstove knobs andcrevices on the front ofthe dishwasher. Mary
Findley, goclean.com
STAINLESS STEELUse a very soft clothand a cleaner meantfor stainless steel. And
always wipe with thegrain. Mary Findley,goclean.comCheck outBHG.com/Stainlessfor morecleaning tips.
BEDDING Youcan machine-wash mostcomforters in front-loaders as long as thecomforter fills only halfthe washer. Dry withtennis balls to keep thestuffi ng from collecting
in one corner. AmandaThomas, moxie-girl.com
WOOD FLOORSSweep with a rubber-bristle broom, thenvacuum using the hard-floor setting. Wipe withhardwood cleaner. Adda fresh doormat in frontof every entrance andenforce a no-shoes-inside policy.Meg Roberts,mollymaid.com
WINDOWSSet aside 10 minutesper window, and breakup the job so you do no
more than six windowsat a time. That wayit doesnt seem sodaunting.Matt Ricketts,betterlifemaids.com
HOUSE PHONEIt can containthousands of germsper square inch. Usedisinfecting wipes on thekeypad, handset, andmouthpiece regularly.Meg Roberts,
mollymaid.com
HARD WATERSTAINS Soak papertowels in undilutedvinegar and place onthe buildup. Leave themovernight, then scruband rinse.
UPHOLSTERYRemove cushions andvacuum using anupholstery attachment.Scrub stains with atoothbrush dipped indish soap and water,then pat the area witha wet cloth until thestain lifts away.Melissa Maker,cleanmyspace.com
SPOT CLEANINGFABRICS Baby wipesare surprisingly effectivebecause they containvery little moisture, havegentle cleaning agents,and dry quickly. Justdont confuse them with
cleaning wipes, whichmay contain bleach orother harmful chemicals.Derek Christian,cleaningbusinesstoday.com
WINDOWTREATMENTS, PART IIPop curtains in thedryer along with a damprag. It will knock off allthe dust and leave themnice and clean. LeslieReichert,greencleaning
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A DOUBLESIDED SQUEEGEEis the besttool for cleaning windows. Dip it in yourcleaning solution of choice and work in atight S pattern from top to bottom.
MR. CLEAN MAGIC ERASERS make shortwork of soap scum, scuff marks, waywardcrayon scribbles, and lots more.Q
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50 | 2014 |.
A Better ViewThis Atlanta artist remodeled
her kitchen for a clearer look at the softcottage blooms that inspire her.
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Views to the garden
were top priority
for this kitchen
remodel. Casement
windows swing wide,
connecting indoor andoutdoor spaces.
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ExclusivekitchensGet inspired by photosof our favorite kitchens.BHG.com/KitchenPhotos
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GO GREENBring theoutdoorsin with a
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for artist Stephanie Wheeler, finding inspiration
is as simple as a stroll through her Atlanta
garden. There is always something in bloom, but
I couldnt see it from the house, she says. Her
dark galley kitchen looked over the driveway, and it was
bringing her down. I wanted the kitchen to emulate the
light and vaulted ceilings of my studio in the backyard,
she says. Its where this colorist paints landscapes,
florals, and more. After hiring a general contractor, Stephanie gutted
the kitchen and the adjacent offi ce to make a new,
larger kitchen with a view. The banquette bumpout
was designed to look as if it had always been there. I
grew up in an old house, so Im drawn to architecture
from this era, she says. In renovating, I wanted to
maintain the integrity of the house. She chose updated
classic materials: cabinetry painted warm white, Carrara
marble counters, and wood floors. She gave the kitchen
character with a mix of materials like brick and wood
plank that she unified with paint. The textures and
layers make it more interesting, she says.
CURVEAPPEAL
Arch detailecho thehomesoriginalarchitectur
Clerestory windows
that follow the vaulted
ceiling, opposite, flood
the remodeled kitchen
with light. Stephanie
walks to work: her
studio in the backyard
left. Twin pantries,
below, flank the
banquette. The one on
the right (not shown)
holds food. The othercontains paper goods,
small appliances, and
dog gear.
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AT HOME WITH StephanieWheeler, painter in Atlanta.
PERSONAL STYLERelaxedtraditional. My fave trendis decorating with graphicpatterns and abstract artfrom the 50s and 60s.
MY FAVORITE SPOTThebreakfast nook. It s a cozyplace to work or drink mycoffee. Bonus: The 10-foot-tall snowball viburnumoutside the window. Theblooms are magnificent!
BEST ADVICEEdit. Lessreally is more.
HIDDEN TALENTArrangingflowers. If I werent an artist,Id own a flower shop.
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For buying inform ation see page 150.
Stephanie Wheeler,
above, bought her
1930s house because
of the cottage in
the backyard, left,
which she turned
into her studio. As a
professional artist,
Stephanie needed a
place to work where
she could spill paint
without regret. The
studio, surrounded
by sweet cottage
plantings such as
hydrangea, ferns, and
boxwood, provides
daily inspiration. Q
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growing
perennials
easy-
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Love the look of flower-filled borders?A Michigan couple share their secrets toachieving year-round beauty without bother.
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Tried-and-true
favorites fill this
sunny border with
easy-care blooms.
Go topage 64to
see a plan based on
this border.
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MAKE YOUROWN!Go toBHG.com/DIYArborfor a free,downloadablearbor plan.
have turned theminto a couple of pros. And theyre happyto share their secrets to success.
Gardening hasnt always beensecond-nature for Peggy and Loren
Krantz. Years of experienceGarden novices when they purchased their home in 1986, the
Krantzes focused first on scattering seeds of annuals in the area once
occupied by a horse barn and corral. Talk about fertile ground! The
flowers flourishedand so did the weeds. The couples strategy for a
more fuss-free garden: Give annuals a supporting role, but focus on
perennials, ornamental grasses, and shrubs that offer beautyeven
without blooms. I have grown to appreciate the shapes, textures, and
colors that foliage offers, Peggy says.
Once established, these permanent plantings require only a spring
shearing (theyre left standing all winter for their architectural beauty)and fresh mulch, the couples secret weapon. Its an annual race to get
bare ground covered before the weeds sprout, she says. Mulch really
keeps the bullies at bay.
The Krantzes keep their gardens fresh and fun each year by
adding or editing a border here and a structure there. Loren takes on
woodworking projects with enthusiasm. I have to refrain from giving
him ideas at night so he doesnt stay awake thinking about it, Peggy
says. Most architectural elements inspire new border designs. Its no
wonder these two anticipate spring so much. Gardening has been the
perfect match for us, she says. We love working side by side.
Clumps ofMiscanthus
flank an A-frame
arbor, above, designed
and built by Loren.
The Krantzes yard in
Stanton, Michigan,
features a tapestry of
borders set off by a
tidy lawn, right. Paths
and structures invite
exploration.
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PLANTPOCKETS
Sedums spillfrom openingsin a 4-foot-tallretaining wallmade of dry-stacked salvagedconcrete.
AT HOME WITH Peggy andLoren Krantz of Michigan.
GARDEN STYLEInformalperennial borders that lookgood year-round.
FAVORITE PLANT COMBO
Its tough to beat ninebark,hardy hibiscus, coneflower,dwarf blue fescue, andsedum, this photo.
BEST LABORSAVERLeafmulchspread it aroundemerging perennials tosmother weed seeds beforethey sprout. And its free!
WISDOM FOR NEWBIESEmbrace the process of trialand error. Success willcome.
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Walk this wayThe secret to achieving all-seasoncolor is to select plants that bloom
at successive times. Try this combo.
. RED HEAD FOUNTAINGRASSPennisetum alopecuroidesbears smokey-pink flowers. 2436 inches; Zones 59
. LANCELEAF COREOPSISCoreopsis lanceolatais deer and droughtresistant.1224 inches; Zones 49
. AUTUMN JOY SEDUMGreen, broccoli-like flower heads turnpink in fall. 24 inches; Zones 38
. HARDY HIBISCUSHibiscus moscheutosproducespink, dinner plate-size blooms from
midsummer to fall.4 feet; Zones 510
. CLEOMEThis back-of-the-border drama queenself-seeds readily. 4 feet; annual
. MAESTRO SEDUMDark purple foliage contrasts with pinkblooms. 18 inches; Zones 39
. BLACKEYED SUSANRudbeckia fulgidaGoldsturm blooms fortwo months, beginning in midsummer.2436 inches; Zones 39
. LIMELIGHT HYDRANGEAChartreuse blooms turn pink in fall.
68 feet; Zones 39
. RUSSIAN SAGEPerovskia atriplicifoliaoffers spikey blueblooms.35 feet; Zones 49
. PHLOXNewer varieties are mildewresistant. 34 feet; Zones 48
. FALSE SUNFLOWERHeliopsisbringsin the butterflies. 36 feet; Zones 39
. PURPLE CONEFLOWEREchinacea purpureais a long-lasting cutflower.24 feet; Zones 39
. JAPANESE SILVERGRASSMiscanthus sinensis Variegatussports
white stripes. 6 feet; Zones 59
. NINEBARKPhysocarpusDiabolo has burgundyleaves and white blooms in earlysummer. 810 feet; Zones 37
. PROFUSION ZINNIAAbundance of blooms all season.18 inches; annual
. SWEET ALYSSUMThis great edging plant carpets theground. 8 inches; annual
. UNIQUE HYDRANGEAOne of the most cold-hardy species.
Gorgeous, too. 610 feet; Zones 39
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Border for beginnersJust starting out?Keep it simple! This 206-foot design featureseight easy-care, sun-loving perennials and onenonstop annual bloomer.
MISCANTHUSThe cultivar MorningLight is a graceful grassfor the back of a border.4 feet tall; Zones 59
PHLOXVolcano Purple WhiteEye is a mildew-resistantdwarf hybrid of thisold-fashioned favorite.2 feet tall; Zones 49
BLACKEYED SUSANGoldsturm Rudbeckiais a veritable flowerfactory, blooming frommidsummer to fall. 2 feettall; Zones 3-9
BEGONIA (annual)This reliably drought-tolerant plant addsspring-to-fall flowerpower to the front of aborder. 6 inches
HYDRANGEALimelight is a sun-lovingcultivar with greenish-white flowers from
midsummer to autumn.6 feet tall; Zones 59
PURPLE CONEFLOWERA prairie native,Echinaceais a magnetfor birds and butterflies.Comes in other hues, too.24 feet tall; Zones 39
JOEPYE WEEDChocolate Eupatoriumsports bronze-purplefoliage and late summerblooms. 35 feet tall;Zones 37
RUSSIAN SAGEBlue flower spikes givean airy effect. LittleSpire is a good compactvariety that wont flop.2 feet tall; Zones 49 Q
LANCELEAF COREOPSISSunny yellow flowersbloom all through Mayand June. Drought anddeer resistant. 2 feettall; Zones 38
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Create and care for astunning container garden
with these easy tips.
Deborah SilverDAY JOB Owner, DetroitGarden Works.
BEST USE OF CONTAINERSWhere people congregate,and to frame views of specificlandscape features.
DESIGN ADVICEKnow the mature size ofcontainer plants beforebuying them; some will getmuch larger, others wont.
WHATS TRENDINGTopiary forms for vines,and four-season containers.
ROOKIE MISTAKE TO AVOIDCombining plants with unlikelight and water needs.
IN THIS PLANTERSun Parasol Giant WhiteMandevilla, licorice plant(Helichrysum petiolare),blue and white petunias,blue Scaevola, DiamondFrost Euphorbia.
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Choose a containerthat is a source of
inspiration, not justa vessel. Christina Salwitz, garden designer
Christina SalwitzDAY JOB Garden designer,coauthor of Fine Foliage.
CONTAINER STYLECasual,foliage-based, high-energy.
FAVE CONTAINER PLANTHeuchera. It offers colors forevery design, and for bothsun and shade.
BEST ADVICEDesign rulesare helpful, but feel free to
break them now and then.BEST USE OF CONTAINERSExclamation points in thegarden: Stop! Look here!
WHATS TRENDING Largetroughs planted with edibles,with or without ornamentals.
IN THIS PLANTERWilma Goldcrest cypress,heliotrope, SunsparklerLime Zinger sedum, BigSky Solar Flare coneflower,Viettes Dwarf babys breath,Key Lime Pie Heuchera,Amy hebe, Emily McKenzieCrocosmia.
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Scott SullivanDAY JOB Container designerwith Topiarius in Chicago.
CONTAINER STYLEFull,informal, contemporary.
BEST DESIGN ADVICEAnyplant can go in a containerdont rule anything out.
BEST USE OF A CONTAINERMake it a focal point,
especially in small spaces.WHATS TRENDING Usingtropical plants in containersin more northern climates.
ROOKIE MISTAKEUsing toofew plants to create a fullcontainer design.
IN THIS PLANTERA wireglobe adds an artistic twist tothis container, which includesImperial Red philodendron,Amate scheffl era, CarolynWharton caladium, orangekalanchoe, golden pothos,variegated liriope, black
mondograss, arrowhead(Nephthytis), Blue Star fern.
Flowering plants arentnecessary for a greatcontainer. Combinationsof foliage color and
texture can be magical.Scott Sullivan, container designer
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SPACE HOGPacking Pearls inthe bottom of apot are an easy-to-use filler thatreduces weight.
Start with a quality
pot with a look youreally love, regardlessof whats growing in it.Plant designs change every
year, but well-cared-forpots will be with you forthe long term.
Finishes and materialsThere are many options for container gardening. The look, price,
and function all affect which container will work for you.
WOODPROS:Organic look,relatively lightweight.
CONS:Eventuallymight rot; might needrefinishing.
FIBERGLASSPLASTICPROS:Lightweight,affordable, freeze-resistant.
CONS:More prone totoppling in wind due
to light weight.
GLAZED CLAYPROS:Heavy, wonttopple easily; nomineral stains.
CONS:Heavy to lift;relatively expensive.
CONCRETEPROS:Sturdy, heavy,wont topple.
CONS:Diffi cult tolift; limited colors andfinishes.
TERRACOTTAPROS:Classic look,inexpensive.
CONS:Gets mineraldeposits; inexpensiveterra-cotta usually not
freeze-resistant.
Anatomy of a planterUse these tricks for the perfect planted pot:
USE QUALITY SOIL Loose, peat-based potting soilis the standard for containersits light and well-aerated, and it drains perfectly. Never use gardensoil or old potting soil. (Amending garden bedswith used potting soil is a great way to get rid of it.)
REDUCE WEIGHTUse a lightweight filler in thebottoms of large pots to reduce the amount ofpotting soil you need to buy, and to lower theweight of planted containers. A layer of landscapefabric keeps soil separate from the filler below.
ALLOW DRAINAGEAn outdoor planter must havea drain hole. If not, create one with an appropriatedrill bit. A filter pad at the bottom of the pot willkeep soil from escaping.
PROTECT THE SURFACEA saucer will catchdrain water where you need surfaces to stay dry.Pot feet are an alternative that lets you easilyclean under planters.
FEET OF CLAYPot feet arefunctional as wellas decorativetheykeep wood surfacesdrier, reducing rot.
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WORRYFREEA drip system isa perfect way tokeep pots well-
watered, evenwhen you areon vacation.
Care and feedingEven the best design wont continue to thrillif you dont take care of it. Heres how:
WATERHow often should you water? The shortanswer is, as often as needed. A pot in full sun mightneed watering as often as twice a day; a shade potcould need it only once every few days. If soil is dry onthe surface, water. If not, waitoverwatering can beas harmful to some plants as underwatering.
FERTILIZER Plants in pots quickly use up thenutrients in soil, so supplemental fertilizer iscritical for season-long vigor and flowering. Addsupplemental fertilizer every few weeksgranularand water-soluble products both work.
PRIMPINGRemove spent blooms and dead leavesand stems. Also, dont be reluctant to do a littlelight trimming to keep the arrangement well-proportioned and to prevent a fast-growing plant
from taking over.
TOP ITMulch reduces
water loss,looks nice, andprevents soilfrom splatteringin the rain.
Container plants havejust one season to shine.Consistent water, fertilizer,and a suitable locationsunlovers in sun, shade loversin shadeare the keys tolush, bountiful plantings.
Keeping it freshA new plant now and then can really helpkeep a container looking new.
REPLACE DEAD PLANTSIf a casualty leaves a holein your design, replace the dead plant with a newone. Look for a specimen that matches the size ofthe other, now-larger plants. Its best to choose adifferent kind of plant from the one that died, so youdont experience the same problem twice.
KEEP UP WITH THE SEASONS As summer windsdown, many plants become exhausted and stopblooming. This is a good time to switch them out forfresh fall plants to give the containers an autumnlook. Keep any foliage plants and annuals that arestill blooming well, then mix in fresh kale, pansies,or mums, for example.
Design guidelinesThriller, filler, spiller. Its a basic, nearlyfoolproof formula for good-looking containersevery time. Use these ideas to add your ownunique flair to your pots.
GO BEYOND ANNUALS Use perennials, shrubs, andsmall trees to anchor designs. Tropical plants likecanna and elephant ear are striking in pots.
PACK THEM INUse four, five, or more kinds of plants.As long as you have a mix of thrillers, spillers, andfillers, your pot will look great.
DECORATEAdd accent objects for extra personality.Branches, gourds, stonesthe options are limitless.
GET LEAFYTry foliage-only designs withplants like coralbells, coleus, and creepingJenny. Or include just one flowering plant,beautifully framed by a leafy backdrop.
USE TEXTUREChoose plants forcontrasting form and texture as well aspleasing color schemes.
DESIGN WITH THE POTManycontainers are neutral, but a colorfulpot coordinated with plants addsreal pizzazz. Q
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garden | edibles
Small WonderA few tricks of the trade can turn yourtiny vegetable garden into a bountifulsource of fresh produce all season.
Test garden tipsBetter Homes and GardensTest Gardenmanager SandraGerdes shares hard-earnedwisdom about getting themost from a small garden:
Site the garden in full sun.Virtually all vegetablesproduce more in sun.
Grow bush-type squashvarieties, which need lessspace than vining types.
Use a trellis to trainrambling vines up, insteadof out. And be prepared totrim shoots to keep vinesfrom sprawling.
Place trellises and tallplants like tomatoes on theeast or north side of thegarden so they dont shade
shorter plants.
Have a season-long planfor succession plantingand interplanting. Seedetails, page 80.
Start seeds indoors whenpractical for your region,so your plants can hit theground growing as soonas transplanted. To learnwhen to plant vegetablesin your region, go toBHG.com/PlantingTime .
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SLICING TOMATO
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Crop boostersUse these techniques to get the most from every squarefoot of garden, spring through fall:
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INTERPLANTINGThis means planting onecrop at normal spacing,then a second, faster-maturing crop betweenthe rows of the first.The faster crop will beready to harvest beforethe other one fills in. Forexample, mix radishesand carrots; the radisheswill be ready for harvestbefore the carrotsgrow large.
SUCCESSION PLANTINGPlant a new crop assoon as the prior crop isharvested from the samespace. For example,lettuce and peas maturein late spring or earlysummer. Immediatelyafter harvest, usethe same space togrow relatively fastsummer crops, such asbeans or basil.
BLOCK PLANTINGGrow greens, beans,peasanything thatsrelatively lowin solidblocks. The goal is toreduce or eliminate theopen spaces betweenrows of vegetables. In asmall garden (less than4 feet wide), you shouldbe able to reach all partsof the garden from theperimeter, eliminatingthe need for paths. Q
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- Does the novelty of stardom ever wear off? Not in thisdramatic color combo. Mounding plants keep their neathabit, growing 1016 inches tall and 1620 inches wide.
Give these a whirl, and youll stop searching for
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Bright white margins on magenta blooms make this
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BICOLORBLOOMSWhats hot in flowers this year?Two-tone varieties, as seen in thistrio of fun new petunias. Turn thepage for more of our favorites.
VERSATILITYBicolor flowersgive you twocolors to mixand matchinstead ofone. And theyadd energy tocontainers.
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New plantswe loveHere are our BetterHomes and GardensTest Gardenpicksfor 2014, which can befound at many localgarden centers.
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