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The harsh and fluctuating climate of the Northeast proves a challenge for designing outdoor spaces that hold up. Consider these pro tips before your next project.

With a short season of warm weather in the northeast, maximizing your time outdoors is essential. From a summer home in the Hamptons to a rooftop patio in Manhattan, these three outdoor sanctuaries provide the perfect place to entertain al fresco.

One Westport, CT, couple transforms their outdoor space into the ideal space for a morning coffee, an afternoon dip or even an evening wedding.

With three young teenage children, Emily Fuhrman’s clients at Sage & Ginger, her full-service boutique interior design firm, knew they needed a space for get-togethers with family and friends that is as pretty as it is practical. The New Canaan, CT, residents were designing a pool house that would not only service the new pool … Read more

Bees and butterflies do more than bring charm to a garden—they play a crucial role in keeping our ecosystems healthy and thriving. We spoke with Matt Troy of Hoffman Landscapes about simple ways to make your outdoor space more welcoming to these important pollinators.

No matter what size your room, unite home and garden with these plant-forward spaces.

In the warmer months, we turn our attention to maximizing our time outdoors with stunning decks, serene pools and thoughtful landscaping that ignites the five senses and sets the scene for your next gathering.

Robert Dean Architects’ innovation makes every level of this home work better.

Look forward all year to hosting parties, dinners and BBQs outdoors? We’re right there with you. “There are many reasons that outdoor entertaining is so appealing,” says Marie Kubin, the founder and CEO of Rent My Wedding, a nationwide event rental company. “First, al fresco settings have an amazing ambiance. There is just something about … Read more

His groovy and colorful pool murals have made Norwalk, CT, resident Weverson Ponte somewhat of an Instagram celebrity, but his rise to Internet fame and his bourgeoning pool painting business called Mad Pool Murals are just part of a lifetime of creativity for this local artist. With a drive to always be creative and … Read more

It’s a family affair at Sam Bridge Nursery and Greenhouses where the Bridge clan keeps the business growing.

Spring means summer gardens can’t be far off. John Carlson and his team at Homefront Farmers in Redding, CT, offer expert advice, and here are Carlson’s go-to tips: Consider location: “Pick a sunny spot with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight during the growing season,” he says. “You can bring in water, you can amend the soil, … Read more