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I love to garden, but the hard, rocky soil at my North Tustin home just about had me throwing in the trowel. Over the 13 years we have lived in our house, I have spent countless hours turning the soil ...

If you want to dress up your porch, deck, or garden with some greenery, consider taking a DIY approach with outdoor planter box plans. Building elevated planter boxes offer several advantages, ...

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Repurposed garden containers made from household items are a great way to add personality and points of interest to your ...

Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...